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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,209.72, 66,307.98 and 16,123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,209.72, 66,307.98 and 16,123.17 is: 24,182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,209.72 : 66,307.98 = 16,123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,209.72/66,307.98 = 16,123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,209.72x = 66,307.98 × 16,123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,209.72x = 1,069,094,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,094,833.90/44,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,182.35

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