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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,197.72, 66,297.70 and 14,615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,197.72, 66,297.70 and 14,615.56 is: 21,923.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,197.72 : 66,297.70 = 14,615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,197.72/66,297.70 = 14,615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,197.72x = 66,297.70 × 14,615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,197.72x = 968,978,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,978,012.21/44,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,923.71

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