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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,852.80, 67,279.20 and 36,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,852.80, 67,279.20 and 36,104.80 is: 54,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,852.80 : 67,279.20 = 36,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,852.80/67,279.20 = 36,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,852.80x = 67,279.20 × 36,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,852.80x = 2,429,102,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,102,060.16/44,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,157.20

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