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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,425.62, 66,616.56 and 16,325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,425.62, 66,616.56 and 16,325.82 is: 24,480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,425.62 : 66,616.56 = 16,325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,425.62/66,616.56 = 16,325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,425.62x = 66,616.56 × 16,325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,425.62x = 1,087,569,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,569,967.58/44,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,480.69

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