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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,459.40, 66,689.10 and 23,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,459.40, 66,689.10 and 23,723.40 is: 35,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,459.40 : 66,689.10 = 23,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,459.40/66,689.10 = 23,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,459.40x = 66,689.10 × 23,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,459.40x = 1,582,092,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,092,194.94/44,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,585.10

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