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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,315.23, 66,475.87 and 12,722.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,315.23, 66,475.87 and 12,722.86 is: 19,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,315.23 : 66,475.87 = 12,722.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,315.23/66,475.87 = 12,722.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,315.23x = 66,475.87 × 12,722.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,315.23x = 845,763,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,763,187.39/44,315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,085.16

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