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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,412.62, 66,644.14 and 16,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,412.62, 66,644.14 and 16,329.02 is: 24,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,412.62 : 66,644.14 = 16,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,412.62/66,644.14 = 16,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,412.62x = 66,644.14 × 16,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,412.62x = 1,088,233,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,233,494.94/44,412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,502.80

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