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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,747.88, 67,117.98 and 21,049.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,747.88, 67,117.98 and 21,049.86 is: 31,572.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,747.88 : 67,117.98 = 21,049.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,747.88/67,117.98 = 21,049.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,747.88x = 67,117.98 × 21,049.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,747.88x = 1,412,824,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,824,082.48/44,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,572.98

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