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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,224.76, 66,326.34 and 16,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,224.76, 66,326.34 and 16,140.44 is: 24,206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,224.76 : 66,326.34 = 16,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,224.76/66,326.34 = 16,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,224.76x = 66,326.34 × 16,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,224.76x = 1,070,536,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,536,311.19/44,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.72

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