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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,319.71, 66,465.13 and 14,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,319.71, 66,465.13 and 14,729.60 is: 22,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,319.71 : 66,465.13 = 14,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,319.71/66,465.13 = 14,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,319.71x = 66,465.13 × 14,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,319.71x = 979,004,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,004,778.85/44,319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,089.60

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