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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,429.76, 66,655.18 and 13,265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,429.76, 66,655.18 and 13,265.82 is: 19,901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,429.76 : 66,655.18 = 13,265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,429.76/66,655.18 = 13,265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,429.76x = 66,655.18 × 13,265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,429.76x = 884,235,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,235,619.95/44,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.88

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