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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,332.99, 66,462.06 and 20,628.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,332.99, 66,462.06 and 20,628.28 is: 30,925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,332.99 : 66,462.06 = 20,628.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,332.99/66,462.06 = 20,628.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,332.99x = 66,462.06 × 20,628.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,332.99x = 1,370,997,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,997,983.06/44,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,925.01

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