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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,465.73, 66,702.10 and 14,883.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,465.73, 66,702.10 and 14,883.67 is: 22,326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,465.73 : 66,702.10 = 14,883.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,465.73/66,702.10 = 14,883.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,465.73x = 66,702.10 × 14,883.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,465.73x = 992,772,044.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,772,044.71/44,465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,326.68

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