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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,477.64, 66,711.48 and 11,197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,477.64, 66,711.48 and 11,197.72 is: 16,795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,477.64 : 66,711.48 = 11,197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,477.64/66,711.48 = 11,197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,477.64x = 66,711.48 × 11,197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,477.64x = 747,016,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,016,473.83/44,477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,795.33

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