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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,643.63, 66,965.44 and 34,790.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,643.63, 66,965.44 and 34,790.28 is: 52,185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,643.63 : 66,965.44 = 34,790.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,643.63/66,965.44 = 34,790.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,643.63x = 66,965.44 × 34,790.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,643.63x = 2,329,746,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,746,407.92/44,643.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,185.42

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