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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,067.33, 66,086.97 and 14,478.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,067.33, 66,086.97 and 14,478.33 is: 21,712.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,067.33 : 66,086.97 = 14,478.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,067.33/66,086.97 = 14,478.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,067.33x = 66,086.97 × 14,478.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,067.33x = 956,828,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,828,960.36/44,067.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.89

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