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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,577.60, 66,866.40 and 35,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,577.60, 66,866.40 and 35,246.40 is: 52,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,577.60 : 66,866.40 = 35,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,577.60/66,866.40 = 35,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,577.60x = 66,866.40 × 35,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,577.60x = 2,356,799,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,799,880.96/44,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,869.60

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