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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,471.43, 66,716.87 and 13,304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,471.43, 66,716.87 and 13,304.25 is: 19,959.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,471.43 : 66,716.87 = 13,304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,471.43/66,716.87 = 13,304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,471.43x = 66,716.87 × 13,304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,471.43x = 887,617,851.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,617,851.18/44,471.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.28

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