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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,032.65, 66,068.46 and 17,788.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,032.65, 66,068.46 and 17,788.65 is: 26,690.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,032.65 : 66,068.46 = 17,788.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,032.65/66,068.46 = 17,788.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,032.65x = 66,068.46 × 17,788.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,032.65x = 1,175,268,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,268,710.98/44,032.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,690.85

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