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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,425.68, 66,649.44 and 31,303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,425.68, 66,649.44 and 31,303.68 is: 46,963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,425.68 : 66,649.44 = 31,303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,425.68/66,649.44 = 31,303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,425.68x = 66,649.44 × 31,303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,425.68x = 2,086,372,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,372,741.94/44,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,963.21

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