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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,406.57, 66,642.72 and 21,033.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,406.57, 66,642.72 and 21,033.07 is: 31,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406.57 : 66,642.72 = 21,033.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406.57/66,642.72 = 21,033.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406.57x = 66,642.72 × 21,033.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406.57x = 1,401,700,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,700,994.75/44,406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,565.17

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