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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,588.16, 66,791.52 and 35,775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,588.16, 66,791.52 and 35,775.36 is: 53,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,588.16 : 66,791.52 = 35,775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,588.16/66,791.52 = 35,775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,588.16x = 66,791.52 × 35,775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,588.16x = 2,389,490,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,490,672.95/44,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,590.25

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