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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,579.96, 66,810.90 and 37,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,579.96, 66,810.90 and 37,199 is: 55,749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,579.96 : 66,810.90 = 37,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,579.96/66,810.90 = 37,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,579.96x = 66,810.90 × 37,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,579.96x = 2,485,298,669.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,298,669.10/44,579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,749.24

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