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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,306.28, 66,478.86 and 20,926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,306.28, 66,478.86 and 20,926.44 is: 31,398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,306.28 : 66,478.86 = 20,926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,306.28/66,478.86 = 20,926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,306.28x = 66,478.86 × 20,926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,306.28x = 1,391,165,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,165,875.06/44,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,398.84

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