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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,629.84, 65,444.76 and 14,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,629.84, 65,444.76 and 14,049.99 is: 21,074.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,629.84 : 65,444.76 = 14,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,629.84/65,444.76 = 14,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,629.84x = 65,444.76 × 14,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,629.84x = 919,498,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,498,223.55/43,629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.99

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