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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,294.31, 66,370.95 and 30,992.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,294.31, 66,370.95 and 30,992.49 is: 46,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,294.31 : 66,370.95 = 30,992.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,294.31/66,370.95 = 30,992.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,294.31x = 66,370.95 × 30,992.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,294.31x = 2,057,001,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,001,004.17/44,294.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,439.40

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