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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,299.67, 66,460.73 and 14,717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,299.67, 66,460.73 and 14,717.66 is: 22,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,299.67 : 66,460.73 = 14,717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,299.67/66,460.73 = 14,717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,299.67x = 66,460.73 × 14,717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,299.67x = 978,146,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,146,021.60/44,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.21

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