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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,021.25, 66,041.60 and 16,319.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,021.25, 66,041.60 and 16,319.25 is: 24,482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,021.25 : 66,041.60 = 16,319.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,021.25/66,041.60 = 16,319.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,021.25x = 66,041.60 × 16,319.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,021.25x = 1,077,749,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,749,299.20/44,021.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,482.48

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