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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,295.62, 66,423.42 and 12,698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,295.62, 66,423.42 and 12,698.45 is: 19,041.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,295.62 : 66,423.42 = 12,698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,295.62/66,423.42 = 12,698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,295.62x = 66,423.42 × 12,698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,295.62x = 843,474,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,474,477.70/44,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,041.94

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