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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,324.38, 66,439.88 and 14,734.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,324.38, 66,439.88 and 14,734.26 is: 22,085.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,324.38 : 66,439.88 = 14,734.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,324.38/66,439.88 = 14,734.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,324.38x = 66,439.88 × 14,734.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,324.38x = 978,942,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,942,466.29/44,324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,085.87

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