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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,741.18, 66,965.73 and 32,891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,741.18, 66,965.73 and 32,891.81 is: 49,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,741.18 : 66,965.73 = 32,891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,741.18/66,965.73 = 32,891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,741.18x = 66,965.73 × 32,891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,741.18x = 2,202,624,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,624,067.67/44,741.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,230.36

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