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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.67, 66,366.34 and 24,243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.67, 66,366.34 and 24,243.64 is: 36,331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.67 : 66,366.34 = 24,243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.67/66,366.34 = 24,243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.67x = 66,366.34 × 24,243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.67x = 1,608,961,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,961,428.55/44,285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,331.42

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