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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,246.16, 66,377.42 and 12,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,246.16, 66,377.42 and 12,654.88 is: 18,984.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,246.16 : 66,377.42 = 12,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,246.16/66,377.42 = 12,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,246.16x = 66,377.42 × 12,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,246.16x = 839,998,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,998,284.81/44,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.66

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