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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,640.79, 66,961.18 and 34,787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,640.79, 66,961.18 and 34,787.44 is: 52,181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,640.79 : 66,961.18 = 34,787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,640.79/66,961.18 = 34,787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,640.79x = 66,961.18 × 34,787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,640.79x = 2,329,408,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,408,158.76/44,640.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,181.16

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