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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,462.82, 66,702.44 and 14,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,462.82, 66,702.44 and 14,075.60 is: 21,116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,462.82 : 66,702.44 = 14,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,462.82/66,702.44 = 14,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,462.82x = 66,702.44 × 14,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,462.82x = 938,876,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,876,864.46/44,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.00

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