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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,364.52, 66,503.58 and 36,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,364.52, 66,503.58 and 36,061.48 is: 54,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,364.52 : 66,503.58 = 36,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,364.52/66,503.58 = 36,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,364.52x = 66,503.58 × 36,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,364.52x = 2,398,217,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,217,520.10/44,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,057.11

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