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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,466.27, 66,689.80 and 14,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,466.27, 66,689.80 and 14,073.80 is: 21,107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,466.27 : 66,689.80 = 14,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,466.27/66,689.80 = 14,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,466.27x = 66,689.80 × 14,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,466.27x = 938,578,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,578,913.74/44,466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.66

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