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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,622.59, 66,901.08 and 21,265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,622.59, 66,901.08 and 21,265.43 is: 31,882.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,622.59 : 66,901.08 = 21,265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,622.59/66,901.08 = 21,265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,622.59x = 66,901.08 × 21,265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,622.59x = 1,422,680,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,680,233.66/44,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,882.51

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