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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,973.96, 67,446.36 and 21,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,973.96, 67,446.36 and 21,277.80 is: 31,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,973.96 : 67,446.36 = 21,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,973.96/67,446.36 = 21,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,973.96x = 67,446.36 × 21,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,973.96x = 1,435,110,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,110,158.81/44,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,909.80

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