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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,287.04, 66,419.21 and 13,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,287.04, 66,419.21 and 13,115 is: 19,669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,287.04 : 66,419.21 = 13,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,287.04/66,419.21 = 13,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,287.04x = 66,419.21 × 13,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,287.04x = 871,087,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,087,939.15/44,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.14

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