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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,271.78, 66,342.87 and 34,934.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,271.78, 66,342.87 and 34,934.64 is: 52,350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,271.78 : 66,342.87 = 34,934.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,271.78/66,342.87 = 34,934.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,271.78x = 66,342.87 × 34,934.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,271.78x = 2,317,664,280.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,664,280.02/44,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,350.83

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