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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,462.93, 66,702.59 and 14,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,462.93, 66,702.59 and 14,075.72 is: 21,116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,462.93 : 66,702.59 = 14,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,462.93/66,702.59 = 14,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,462.93x = 66,702.59 × 14,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,462.93x = 938,887,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,887,254.34/44,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.18

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