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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,202, 66,306.24 and 16,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,202, 66,306.24 and 16,500 is: 24,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,202 : 66,306.24 = 16,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,202/66,306.24 = 16,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,202x = 66,306.24 × 16,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,202x = 1,094,052,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,052,960/44,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.21

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