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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,268.84, 66,390.30 and 36,458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,268.84, 66,390.30 and 36,458.28 is: 54,676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,268.84 : 66,390.30 = 36,458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,268.84/66,390.30 = 36,458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,268.84x = 66,390.30 × 36,458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,268.84x = 2,420,476,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,476,146.68/44,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,676.75

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