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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,305.71, 66,462.69 and 17,645.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,305.71, 66,462.69 and 17,645.25 is: 26,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,305.71 : 66,462.69 = 17,645.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,305.71/66,462.69 = 17,645.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,305.71x = 66,462.69 × 17,645.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,305.71x = 1,172,750,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,750,780.72/44,305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.52

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