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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,266.72, 66,419.68 and 23,201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,266.72, 66,419.68 and 23,201.74 is: 34,812.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,266.72 : 66,419.68 = 23,201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,266.72/66,419.68 = 23,201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,266.72x = 66,419.68 × 23,201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,266.72x = 1,541,052,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,052,146.24/44,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,812.88

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