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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,396.72, 66,894.79 and 36,672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,396.72, 66,894.79 and 36,672.28 is: 55,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,396.72 : 66,894.79 = 36,672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,396.72/66,894.79 = 36,672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,396.72x = 66,894.79 × 36,672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,396.72x = 2,453,184,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,184,176.12/44,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,255.98

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