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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,335.68, 66,511.62 and 14,750.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,335.68, 66,511.62 and 14,750.70 is: 22,128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,335.68 : 66,511.62 = 14,750.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,335.68/66,511.62 = 14,750.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,335.68x = 66,511.62 × 14,750.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,335.68x = 981,092,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,092,953.13/44,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.74

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