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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,421.41, 66,658.34 and 16,361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,421.41, 66,658.34 and 16,361.19 is: 24,551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,421.41 : 66,658.34 = 16,361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,421.41/66,658.34 = 16,361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,421.41x = 66,658.34 × 16,361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,421.41x = 1,090,609,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,609,806.73/44,421.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,551.44

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