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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,346.42, 66,483.71 and 30,271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,346.42, 66,483.71 and 30,271.01 is: 45,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,346.42 : 66,483.71 = 30,271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,346.42/66,483.71 = 30,271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,346.42x = 66,483.71 × 30,271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,346.42x = 2,012,528,566.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,528,566.47/44,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,381.98

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