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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,295.80, 66,437.46 and 12,708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,295.80, 66,437.46 and 12,708.54 is: 19,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,295.80 : 66,437.46 = 12,708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,295.80/66,437.46 = 12,708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,295.80x = 66,437.46 × 12,708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,295.80x = 844,323,117.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,323,117.91/44,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,061.02

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