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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,102.72, 66,153.84 and 16,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,102.72, 66,153.84 and 16,022.72 is: 24,033.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,102.72 : 66,153.84 = 16,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,102.72/66,153.84 = 16,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,102.72x = 66,153.84 × 16,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,102.72x = 1,059,964,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,964,455.24/44,102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.99

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