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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,612.34, 66,787.14 and 29,784.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,612.34, 66,787.14 and 29,784.48 is: 44,589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,612.34 : 66,787.14 = 29,784.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,612.34/66,787.14 = 29,784.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,612.34x = 66,787.14 × 29,784.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,612.34x = 1,989,220,235.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,220,235.59/44,612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,589.01

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