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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,509.52, 66,717.34 and 30,465.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,509.52, 66,717.34 and 30,465.79 is: 45,666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,509.52 : 66,717.34 = 30,465.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,509.52/66,717.34 = 30,465.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,509.52x = 66,717.34 × 30,465.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,509.52x = 2,032,596,469.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,596,469.80/44,509.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,666.56

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