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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.88, 62,020.08 and 34,391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.88, 62,020.08 and 34,391.52 is: 47,434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.88 : 62,020.08 = 34,391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.88/62,020.08 = 34,391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.88x = 62,020.08 × 34,391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.88x = 2,132,964,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,964,821.72/44,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,434.13

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