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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,671.59, 66,929.91 and 27,104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,671.59, 66,929.91 and 27,104.51 is: 40,609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,671.59 : 66,929.91 = 27,104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,671.59/66,929.91 = 27,104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,671.59x = 66,929.91 × 27,104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,671.59x = 1,814,102,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,102,080.24/44,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,609.75

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