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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,347.41, 66,478.82 and 14,744.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,347.41, 66,478.82 and 14,744.52 is: 22,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,347.41 : 66,478.82 = 14,744.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,347.41/66,478.82 = 14,744.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,347.41x = 66,478.82 × 14,744.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,347.41x = 980,198,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,198,217.34/44,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.72

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