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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,579.85, 66,832.92 and 34,762.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,579.85, 66,832.92 and 34,762.65 is: 52,115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,579.85 : 66,832.92 = 34,762.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,579.85/66,832.92 = 34,762.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,579.85x = 66,832.92 × 34,762.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,579.85x = 2,323,289,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,289,406.44/44,579.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,115.24

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