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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,216.76, 66,327.73 and 12,624.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,216.76, 66,327.73 and 12,624.39 is: 18,937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,216.76 : 66,327.73 = 12,624.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,216.76/66,327.73 = 12,624.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,216.76x = 66,327.73 × 12,624.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,216.76x = 837,347,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,347,131.33/44,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.32

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