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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,149.22, 66,227.08 and 12,985.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,149.22, 66,227.08 and 12,985.82 is: 19,479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,149.22 : 66,227.08 = 12,985.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,149.22/66,227.08 = 12,985.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,149.22x = 66,227.08 × 12,985.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,149.22x = 860,012,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,012,940.01/44,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.69

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