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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,069.72, 66,096.11 and 12,472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,069.72, 66,096.11 and 12,472.14 is: 18,705.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,069.72 : 66,096.11 = 12,472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,069.72/66,096.11 = 12,472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,069.72x = 66,096.11 × 12,472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,069.72x = 824,360,216.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,360,216.42/44,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,705.82

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