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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,472.43, 66,718.37 and 13,305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,472.43, 66,718.37 and 13,305.25 is: 19,960.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,472.43 : 66,718.37 = 13,305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,472.43/66,718.37 = 13,305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,472.43x = 66,718.37 × 13,305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,472.43x = 887,704,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,704,592.44/44,472.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,960.78

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