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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,407.62, 66,636.63 and 16,324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,407.62, 66,636.63 and 16,324.02 is: 24,495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,407.62 : 66,636.63 = 16,324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,407.62/66,636.63 = 16,324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,407.62x = 66,636.63 × 16,324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,407.62x = 1,087,777,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,777,680.85/44,407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,495.29

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