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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,215.76, 66,326.23 and 12,623.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,215.76, 66,326.23 and 12,623.39 is: 18,935.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,215.76 : 66,326.23 = 12,623.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,215.76/66,326.23 = 12,623.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,215.76x = 66,326.23 × 12,623.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,215.76x = 837,261,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,261,473.77/44,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,935.82

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