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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,637.52, 66,982.24 and 20,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,637.52, 66,982.24 and 20,013.52 is: 30,031.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,637.52 : 66,982.24 = 20,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,637.52/66,982.24 = 20,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,637.52x = 66,982.24 × 20,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,637.52x = 1,340,550,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,550,399.88/44,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,031.92

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