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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,436.91, 66,665.90 and 13,272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,436.91, 66,665.90 and 13,272.97 is: 19,912.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,436.91 : 66,665.90 = 13,272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,436.91/66,665.90 = 13,272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,436.91x = 66,665.90 × 13,272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,436.91x = 884,854,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,854,490.72/44,436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.60

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