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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,314.92, 66,503.49 and 40,079.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,314.92, 66,503.49 and 40,079.97 is: 60,148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,314.92 : 66,503.49 = 40,079.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,314.92/66,503.49 = 40,079.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,314.92x = 66,503.49 × 40,079.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,314.92x = 2,665,457,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,457,884.10/44,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,148.09

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