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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,006.52, 65,983.41 and 14,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,006.52, 65,983.41 and 14,007.80 is: 21,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,006.52 : 65,983.41 = 14,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,006.52/65,983.41 = 14,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,006.52x = 65,983.41 × 14,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,006.52x = 924,282,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,282,410.60/44,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.31

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