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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,477.37, 66,716.19 and 36,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,477.37, 66,716.19 and 36,117.72 is: 54,176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,477.37 : 66,716.19 = 36,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,477.37/66,716.19 = 36,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,477.37x = 66,716.19 × 36,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,477.37x = 2,409,636,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,636,669.89/44,477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,176.69

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