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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,314.11, 66,456.81 and 14,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,314.11, 66,456.81 and 14,724 is: 22,081.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,314.11 : 66,456.81 = 14,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,314.11/66,456.81 = 14,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,314.11x = 66,456.81 × 14,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,314.11x = 978,510,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,510,070.44/44,314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,081.23

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