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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,262.55, 66,386.94 and 24,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,262.55, 66,386.94 and 24,281.88 is: 36,419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,262.55 : 66,386.94 = 24,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,262.55/66,386.94 = 24,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,262.55x = 66,386.94 × 24,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,262.55x = 1,611,999,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,999,507.22/44,262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,419.04

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