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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,855.20, 67,266.60 and 22,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,855.20, 67,266.60 and 22,661.20 is: 33,983.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,855.20 : 67,266.60 = 22,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,855.20/67,266.60 = 22,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,855.20x = 67,266.60 × 22,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,855.20x = 1,524,341,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,341,875.92/44,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,983.62

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