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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,969.72, 67,396.86 and 38,031.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,969.72, 67,396.86 and 38,031.66 is: 56,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,969.72 : 67,396.86 = 38,031.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,969.72/67,396.86 = 38,031.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,969.72x = 67,396.86 × 38,031.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,969.72x = 2,563,214,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,214,464.59/44,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,998.68

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