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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,622.72, 66,828.54 and 38,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,622.72, 66,828.54 and 38,747.40 is: 58,029.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,622.72 : 66,828.54 = 38,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,622.72/66,828.54 = 38,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,622.72x = 66,828.54 × 38,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,622.72x = 2,589,432,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,432,170.80/44,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,029.46

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