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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,063.97, 66,081.93 and 14,474.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,063.97, 66,081.93 and 14,474.94 is: 21,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,063.97 : 66,081.93 = 14,474.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,063.97/66,081.93 = 14,474.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,063.97x = 66,081.93 × 14,474.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,063.97x = 956,531,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,531,971.83/44,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,707.80

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