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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,209.62, 66,316.26 and 13,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,209.62, 66,316.26 and 13,044.88 is: 19,567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,209.62 : 66,316.26 = 13,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,209.62/66,316.26 = 13,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,209.62x = 66,316.26 × 13,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,209.62x = 865,087,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,087,653.75/44,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.86

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