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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,302.22, 66,464.53 and 14,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,302.22, 66,464.53 and 14,720.20 is: 22,084.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,302.22 : 66,464.53 = 14,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,302.22/66,464.53 = 14,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,302.22x = 66,464.53 × 14,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,302.22x = 978,371,174.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,371,174.51/44,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,084.02

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