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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,035.68, 66,049.97 and 12,444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,035.68, 66,049.97 and 12,444.47 is: 18,665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,035.68 : 66,049.97 = 12,444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,035.68/66,049.97 = 12,444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,035.68x = 66,049.97 × 12,444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,035.68x = 821,956,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,956,725.38/44,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.70

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