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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,152.08, 66,237.40 and 12,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,152.08, 66,237.40 and 12,984.72 is: 19,479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,152.08 : 66,237.40 = 12,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,152.08/66,237.40 = 12,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,152.08x = 66,237.40 × 12,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,152.08x = 860,074,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,074,092.53/44,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.81

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