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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,309.52, 66,463.36 and 14,727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,309.52, 66,463.36 and 14,727.65 is: 22,091.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,309.52 : 66,463.36 = 14,727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,309.52/66,463.36 = 14,727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,309.52x = 66,463.36 × 14,727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,309.52x = 978,848,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,848,734.77/44,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.16

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