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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,272.88, 66,245.28 and 35,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,272.88, 66,245.28 and 35,481.12 is: 53,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,272.88 : 66,245.28 = 35,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,272.88/66,245.28 = 35,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,272.88x = 66,245.28 × 35,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,272.88x = 2,350,456,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,456,729.11/44,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,090.22

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