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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,159.22, 66,242.08 and 12,995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,159.22, 66,242.08 and 12,995.82 is: 19,494.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,159.22 : 66,242.08 = 12,995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,159.22/66,242.08 = 12,995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,159.22x = 66,242.08 × 12,995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,159.22x = 860,870,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,870,148.11/44,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,494.69

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