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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,433.68, 66,661.44 and 31,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,433.68, 66,661.44 and 31,311.68 is: 46,975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,433.68 : 66,661.44 = 31,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,433.68/66,661.44 = 31,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,433.68x = 66,661.44 × 31,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,433.68x = 2,087,281,677.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,281,677.62/44,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,975.22

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