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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,313.21, 66,447.61 and 14,720.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,313.21, 66,447.61 and 14,720.67 is: 22,073.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,313.21 : 66,447.61 = 14,720.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,313.21/66,447.61 = 14,720.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,313.21x = 66,447.61 × 14,720.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,313.21x = 978,153,302.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,153,302.30/44,313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.63

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