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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,010, 66,015.54 and 16,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,010, 66,015.54 and 16,308 is: 24,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,010 : 66,015.54 = 16,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,010/66,015.54 = 16,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,010x = 66,015.54 × 16,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,010x = 1,076,581,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,581,426.32/44,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.20

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