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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,228.28, 66,325.14 and 19,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,228.28, 66,325.14 and 19,587 is: 29,372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,228.28 : 66,325.14 = 19,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,228.28/66,325.14 = 19,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,228.28x = 66,325.14 × 19,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,228.28x = 1,299,110,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,110,517.18/44,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,372.85

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