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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,641.29, 66,961.93 and 34,787.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,641.29, 66,961.93 and 34,787.94 is: 52,181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,641.29 : 66,961.93 = 34,787.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,641.29/66,961.93 = 34,787.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,641.29x = 66,961.93 × 34,787.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,641.29x = 2,329,467,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,467,603.12/44,641.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,181.91

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