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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,364.15, 66,555.79 and 12,773.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,364.15, 66,555.79 and 12,773.99 is: 19,163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,364.15 : 66,555.79 = 12,773.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,364.15/66,555.79 = 12,773.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,364.15x = 66,555.79 × 12,773.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,364.15x = 850,183,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,183,130.36/44,364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.74

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