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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,269.55, 66,294.97 and 32,997.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,269.55, 66,294.97 and 32,997.86 is: 49,415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,269.55 : 66,294.97 = 32,997.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,269.55/66,294.97 = 32,997.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,269.55x = 66,294.97 × 32,997.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,269.55x = 2,187,592,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,592,138.76/44,269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,415.28

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