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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,460.59, 66,616.83 and 31,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,460.59, 66,616.83 and 31,285.28 is: 46,875.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,460.59 : 66,616.83 = 31,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,460.59/66,616.83 = 31,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,460.59x = 66,616.83 × 31,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,460.59x = 2,084,125,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,125,924.39/44,460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,875.81

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