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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,059.68, 66,155.13 and 17,815.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,059.68, 66,155.13 and 17,815.68 is: 26,750.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,059.68 : 66,155.13 = 17,815.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,059.68/66,155.13 = 17,815.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,059.68x = 66,155.13 × 17,815.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,059.68x = 1,178,598,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,598,626.44/44,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,750.05

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