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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,246.41, 66,367.67 and 14,259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,246.41, 66,367.67 and 14,259.98 is: 21,389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,246.41 : 66,367.67 = 14,259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,246.41/66,367.67 = 14,259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,246.41x = 66,367.67 × 14,259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,246.41x = 946,401,646.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,401,646.85/44,246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.34

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