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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,110, 66,165.36 and 16,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,110, 66,165.36 and 16,408 is: 24,612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,110 : 66,165.36 = 16,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,110/66,165.36 = 16,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,110x = 66,165.36 × 16,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,110x = 1,085,641,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,641,226.88/44,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.13

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