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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,744.57, 66,970.76 and 32,895.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,744.57, 66,970.76 and 32,895.21 is: 49,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,744.57 : 66,970.76 = 32,895.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,744.57/66,970.76 = 32,895.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,744.57x = 66,970.76 × 32,895.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,744.57x = 2,203,017,214.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,017,214.06/44,744.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,235.41

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