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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,287.21, 66,448.96 and 32,500.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,287.21, 66,448.96 and 32,500.95 is: 48,764.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,287.21 : 66,448.96 = 32,500.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,287.21/66,448.96 = 32,500.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,287.21x = 66,448.96 × 32,500.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,287.21x = 2,159,653,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,653,996.08/44,287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,764.74

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