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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,578.85, 66,780.59 and 32,069.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,578.85, 66,780.59 and 32,069.21 is: 48,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,578.85 : 66,780.59 = 32,069.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,578.85/66,780.59 = 32,069.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,578.85x = 66,780.59 × 32,069.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,578.85x = 2,141,600,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,600,270.38/44,578.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,040.73

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