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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,029.44, 66,005.28 and 16,309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,029.44, 66,005.28 and 16,309.44 is: 24,449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,029.44 : 66,005.28 = 16,309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,029.44/66,005.28 = 16,309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,029.44x = 66,005.28 × 16,309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,029.44x = 1,076,509,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,509,153.84/44,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.76

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