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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,268.55, 66,293.48 and 32,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,268.55, 66,293.48 and 32,996.86 is: 49,413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,268.55 : 66,293.48 = 32,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,268.55/66,293.48 = 32,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,268.55x = 66,293.48 × 32,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,268.55x = 2,187,476,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,476,513.49/44,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,413.78

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