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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,648.23, 66,972.34 and 34,794.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,648.23, 66,972.34 and 34,794.88 is: 52,192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,648.23 : 66,972.34 = 34,794.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,648.23/66,972.34 = 34,794.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,648.23x = 66,972.34 × 34,794.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,648.23x = 2,330,294,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,294,533.62/44,648.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,192.32

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