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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,287.29, 66,394.76 and 20,609.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,287.29, 66,394.76 and 20,609.64 is: 30,897.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,287.29 : 66,394.76 = 20,609.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,287.29/66,394.76 = 20,609.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,287.29x = 66,394.76 × 20,609.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,287.29x = 1,368,371,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,371,998.44/44,287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.62

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