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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,316.65, 66,434.99 and 16,217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,316.65, 66,434.99 and 16,217.11 is: 24,311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,316.65 : 66,434.99 = 16,217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,316.65/66,434.99 = 16,217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,316.65x = 66,434.99 × 16,217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,316.65x = 1,077,383,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,383,775.10/44,316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.04

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