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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,679.44, 66,983.52 and 22,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,679.44, 66,983.52 and 22,481.40 is: 33,704.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,679.44 : 66,983.52 = 22,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,679.44/66,983.52 = 22,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,679.44x = 66,983.52 × 22,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,679.44x = 1,505,883,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,883,306.53/44,679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,704.17

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