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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.25, 66,064.17 and 15,973.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.25, 66,064.17 and 15,973.09 is: 23,951.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.25 : 66,064.17 = 15,973.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.25/66,064.17 = 15,973.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.25x = 66,064.17 × 15,973.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.25x = 1,055,249,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,249,075.66/44,057.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,951.77

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