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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,741.43, 66,966.11 and 32,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,741.43, 66,966.11 and 32,892.06 is: 49,230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,741.43 : 66,966.11 = 32,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,741.43/66,966.11 = 32,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,741.43x = 66,966.11 × 32,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,741.43x = 2,202,653,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,653,143.63/44,741.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,230.73

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