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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,269.92, 66,380.22 and 14,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,269.92, 66,380.22 and 14,671.62 is: 21,999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,269.92 : 66,380.22 = 14,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,269.92/66,380.22 = 14,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,269.92x = 66,380.22 × 14,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,269.92x = 973,905,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,905,363.36/44,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.26

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