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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,335.70, 66,503.55 and 21,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,335.70, 66,503.55 and 21,007.70 is: 31,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,335.70 : 66,503.55 = 21,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,335.70/66,503.55 = 21,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,335.70x = 66,503.55 × 21,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,335.70x = 1,397,086,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,086,627.34/44,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,511.55

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