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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,652.65, 66,978.92 and 34,799.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,652.65, 66,978.92 and 34,799.31 is: 52,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,652.65 : 66,978.92 = 34,799.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,652.65/66,978.92 = 34,799.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,652.65x = 66,978.92 × 34,799.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,652.65x = 2,330,820,026.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,820,026.55/44,652.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,198.92

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