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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,942.52, 67,071.99 and 39,960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,942.52, 67,071.99 and 39,960.42 is: 59,636.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,942.52 : 67,071.99 = 39,960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,942.52/67,071.99 = 39,960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,942.52x = 67,071.99 × 39,960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,942.52x = 2,680,224,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,224,890.64/44,942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,636.73

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