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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,340.72, 66,514.68 and 13,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,340.72, 66,514.68 and 13,176 is: 19,765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,340.72 : 66,514.68 = 13,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,340.72/66,514.68 = 13,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,340.72x = 66,514.68 × 13,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,340.72x = 876,397,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,397,423.68/44,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.07

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