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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,660.31, 66,903.38 and 24,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,660.31, 66,903.38 and 24,879.30 is: 37,270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,660.31 : 66,903.38 = 24,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,660.31/66,903.38 = 24,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,660.31x = 66,903.38 × 24,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,660.31x = 1,664,509,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,509,137.64/44,660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,270.43

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