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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,073.69, 66,157.92 and 17,795.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,073.69, 66,157.92 and 17,795.67 is: 26,712.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,073.69 : 66,157.92 = 17,795.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,073.69/66,157.92 = 17,795.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,073.69x = 66,157.92 × 17,795.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,073.69x = 1,177,324,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,324,512.21/44,073.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.64

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