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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,009.73, 66,022.95 and 14,429.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,009.73, 66,022.95 and 14,429.34 is: 21,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,009.73 : 66,022.95 = 14,429.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,009.73/66,022.95 = 14,429.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,009.73x = 66,022.95 × 14,429.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,009.73x = 952,667,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,667,566.30/44,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,646.75

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