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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,338.42, 66,518.59 and 13,173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,338.42, 66,518.59 and 13,173.62 is: 19,763.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,338.42 : 66,518.59 = 13,173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,338.42/66,518.59 = 13,173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,338.42x = 66,518.59 × 13,173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,338.42x = 876,290,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,290,627.60/44,338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.69

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