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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.96, 66,054.78 and 12,444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.96, 66,054.78 and 12,444.35 is: 18,667.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.96 : 66,054.78 = 12,444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.96/66,054.78 = 12,444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.96x = 66,054.78 × 12,444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.96x = 822,008,801.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,008,801.49/44,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,667.61

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