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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,426.26, 66,665.64 and 16,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,426.26, 66,665.64 and 16,366 is: 24,558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,426.26 : 66,665.64 = 16,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,426.26/66,665.64 = 16,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,426.26x = 66,665.64 × 16,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,426.26x = 1,091,049,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,049,864.24/44,426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.67

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