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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,533.37, 66,807.35 and 21,151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,533.37, 66,807.35 and 21,151.91 is: 31,731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,533.37 : 66,807.35 = 21,151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,533.37/66,807.35 = 21,151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,533.37x = 66,807.35 × 21,151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,533.37x = 1,413,102,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,102,614.74/44,533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,731.32

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