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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,355.69, 66,534.75 and 14,772.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,355.69, 66,534.75 and 14,772.47 is: 22,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,355.69 : 66,534.75 = 14,772.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,355.69/66,534.75 = 14,772.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,355.69x = 66,534.75 × 14,772.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,355.69x = 982,882,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,882,265.66/44,355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.10

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