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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,512.58, 66,694.71 and 31,337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,512.58, 66,694.71 and 31,337.21 is: 46,953.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,512.58 : 66,694.71 = 31,337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,512.58/66,694.71 = 31,337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,512.58x = 66,694.71 × 31,337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,512.58x = 2,090,026,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,026,133.16/44,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,953.61

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