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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,663.40, 66,847.68 and 37,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,663.40, 66,847.68 and 37,282.68 is: 55,800.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,663.40 : 66,847.68 = 37,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,663.40/66,847.68 = 37,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,663.40x = 66,847.68 × 37,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,663.40x = 2,492,260,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,260,662.18/44,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,800.96

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