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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,269.43, 66,294.79 and 32,997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,269.43, 66,294.79 and 32,997.74 is: 49,415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,269.43 : 66,294.79 = 32,997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,269.43/66,294.79 = 32,997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,269.43x = 66,294.79 × 32,997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,269.43x = 2,187,577,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,577,829.81/44,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,415.09

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