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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,290.26, 66,420.90 and 14,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,290.26, 66,420.90 and 14,700.06 is: 22,045.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,290.26 : 66,420.90 = 14,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,290.26/66,420.90 = 14,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,290.26x = 66,420.90 × 14,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,290.26x = 976,391,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,391,215.25/44,290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,045.28

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