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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,713.72, 67,018.74 and 42,121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,713.72, 67,018.74 and 42,121.72 is: 63,133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,713.72 : 67,018.74 = 42,121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,713.72/67,018.74 = 42,121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,713.72x = 67,018.74 × 42,121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,713.72x = 2,822,944,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,944,601.03/44,713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,133.75

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