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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,296.95, 66,371.44 and 31,125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,296.95, 66,371.44 and 31,125.74 is: 46,636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,296.95 : 66,371.44 = 31,125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,296.95/66,371.44 = 31,125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,296.95x = 66,371.44 × 31,125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,296.95x = 2,065,860,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,860,184.87/44,296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,636.62

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