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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,254.67, 66,322.89 and 16,148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,254.67, 66,322.89 and 16,148.30 is: 24,200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,254.67 : 66,322.89 = 16,148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,254.67/66,322.89 = 16,148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,254.67x = 66,322.89 × 16,148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,254.67x = 1,071,002,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,002,129.86/44,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.88

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