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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,349.97, 66,524.96 and 16,259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,349.97, 66,524.96 and 16,259.41 is: 24,389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,349.97 : 66,524.96 = 16,259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,349.97/66,524.96 = 16,259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,349.97x = 66,524.96 × 16,259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,349.97x = 1,081,656,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,656,599.87/44,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.12

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