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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,280.98, 66,127.97 and 38,915.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,280.98, 66,127.97 and 38,915.54 is: 58,115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,280.98 : 66,127.97 = 38,915.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,280.98/66,127.97 = 38,915.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,280.98x = 66,127.97 × 38,915.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,280.98x = 2,573,405,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,405,632.40/44,280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,115.37

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