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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,924.58, 67,332.21 and 31,780.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,924.58, 67,332.21 and 31,780.74 is: 47,632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,924.58 : 67,332.21 = 31,780.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,924.58/67,332.21 = 31,780.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,924.58x = 67,332.21 × 31,780.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,924.58x = 2,139,867,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,867,459.64/44,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,632.44

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