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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,423.59, 66,646.93 and 13,258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,423.59, 66,646.93 and 13,258.84 is: 19,891.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,423.59 : 66,646.93 = 13,258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,423.59/66,646.93 = 13,258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,423.59x = 66,646.93 × 13,258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,423.59x = 883,660,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,660,981.36/44,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.71

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