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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.75, 66,404.22 and 30,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.75, 66,404.22 and 30,261.62 is: 45,375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.75 : 66,404.22 = 30,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.75/66,404.22 = 30,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.75x = 66,404.22 × 30,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.75x = 2,009,498,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,498,940.02/44,285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,375.75

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