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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,054.62, 66,082.53 and 14,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,054.62, 66,082.53 and 14,474.74 is: 21,712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,054.62 : 66,082.53 = 14,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,054.62/66,082.53 = 14,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,054.62x = 66,082.53 × 14,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,054.62x = 956,527,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,527,440.29/44,054.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.31

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