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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.54, 66,078.61 and 14,475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.54, 66,078.61 and 14,475.53 is: 21,710.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.54 : 66,078.61 = 14,475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.54/66,078.61 = 14,475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.54x = 66,078.61 × 14,475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.54x = 956,522,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,522,901.41/44,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,710.77

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