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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,998.80, 67,541.40 and 22,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,998.80, 67,541.40 and 22,837.20 is: 34,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,998.80 : 67,541.40 = 22,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,998.80/67,541.40 = 22,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,998.80x = 67,541.40 × 22,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,998.80x = 1,542,456,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,456,460.08/44,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,277.72

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