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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,294.48, 66,452.94 and 14,720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,294.48, 66,452.94 and 14,720.60 is: 22,084.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,294.48 : 66,452.94 = 14,720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,294.48/66,452.94 = 14,720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,294.48x = 66,452.94 × 14,720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,294.48x = 978,227,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,227,148.56/44,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,084.63

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