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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,261.88, 66,393.12 and 13,097.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,261.88, 66,393.12 and 13,097.40 is: 19,646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,261.88 : 66,393.12 = 13,097.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,261.88/66,393.12 = 13,097.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,261.88x = 66,393.12 × 13,097.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,261.88x = 869,577,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,577,249.89/44,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.19

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