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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,099.21, 66,129.66 and 16,009.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,099.21, 66,129.66 and 16,009.94 is: 24,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,099.21 : 66,129.66 = 16,009.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,099.21/66,129.66 = 16,009.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,099.21x = 66,129.66 × 16,009.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,099.21x = 1,058,731,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,731,558.17/44,099.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.95

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