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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,461.59, 66,618.33 and 31,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,461.59, 66,618.33 and 31,286.28 is: 46,877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,461.59 : 66,618.33 = 31,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,461.59/66,618.33 = 31,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,461.59x = 66,618.33 × 31,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,461.59x = 2,084,239,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,239,725.51/44,461.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,877.31

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