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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,009.69, 66,026.84 and 14,448.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,009.69, 66,026.84 and 14,448.29 is: 21,676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,009.69 : 66,026.84 = 14,448.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,009.69/66,026.84 = 14,448.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,009.69x = 66,026.84 × 14,448.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,009.69x = 953,974,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,974,529.73/44,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,676.47

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