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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.83, 66,055.07 and 12,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.83, 66,055.07 and 12,444.13 is: 18,667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.83 : 66,055.07 = 12,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.83/66,055.07 = 12,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.83x = 66,055.07 × 12,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.83x = 821,997,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,997,921.92/44,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,667.42

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