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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,432.68, 66,659.94 and 31,310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,432.68, 66,659.94 and 31,310.68 is: 46,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,432.68 : 66,659.94 = 31,310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,432.68/66,659.94 = 31,310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,432.68x = 66,659.94 × 31,310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,432.68x = 2,087,168,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,168,050.16/44,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,973.72

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