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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,637.97, 66,854.90 and 29,008.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,637.97, 66,854.90 and 29,008.21 is: 43,445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,637.97 : 66,854.90 = 29,008.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,637.97/66,854.90 = 29,008.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,637.97x = 66,854.90 × 29,008.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,637.97x = 1,939,340,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,340,978.73/44,637.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,445.99

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