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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,292.65, 66,440.79 and 14,713.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,292.65, 66,440.79 and 14,713.47 is: 22,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,292.65 : 66,440.79 = 14,713.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,292.65/66,440.79 = 14,713.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,292.65x = 66,440.79 × 14,713.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,292.65x = 977,574,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,574,570.44/44,292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,070.81

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