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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,486.70, 66,730.05 and 38,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,486.70, 66,730.05 and 38,946.30 is: 58,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,486.70 : 66,730.05 = 38,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,486.70/66,730.05 = 38,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,486.70x = 66,730.05 × 38,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,486.70x = 2,598,888,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,888,546.32/44,486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,419.45

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