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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,778.60, 67,211.91 and 34,149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,778.60, 67,211.91 and 34,149.78 is: 51,258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,778.60 : 67,211.91 = 34,149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,778.60/67,211.91 = 34,149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,778.60x = 67,211.91 × 34,149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,778.60x = 2,295,271,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,271,939.88/44,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,258.23

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