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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,337.67, 66,517.47 and 13,172.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,337.67, 66,517.47 and 13,172.87 is: 19,762.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,337.67 : 66,517.47 = 13,172.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,337.67/66,517.47 = 13,172.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,337.67x = 66,517.47 × 13,172.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,337.67x = 876,225,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,225,919.17/44,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.56

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