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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,158.22, 66,240.58 and 12,994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,158.22, 66,240.58 and 12,994.82 is: 19,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,158.22 : 66,240.58 = 12,994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,158.22/66,240.58 = 12,994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,158.22x = 66,240.58 × 12,994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,158.22x = 860,784,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,784,413.80/44,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.19

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