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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,162.22, 66,233.38 and 12,571.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,162.22, 66,233.38 and 12,571.58 is: 18,854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,162.22 : 66,233.38 = 12,571.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,162.22/66,233.38 = 12,571.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,162.22x = 66,233.38 × 12,571.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,162.22x = 832,658,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,658,235.34/44,162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.54

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