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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,337.78, 66,481.07 and 30,314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,337.78, 66,481.07 and 30,314.79 is: 45,454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,337.78 : 66,481.07 = 30,314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,337.78/66,481.07 = 30,314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,337.78x = 66,481.07 × 30,314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,337.78x = 2,015,359,485.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,359,485.06/44,337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,454.68

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