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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,483.76, 66,754.79 and 16,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,483.76, 66,754.79 and 16,404.30 is: 24,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,483.76 : 66,754.79 = 16,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,483.76/66,754.79 = 16,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,483.76x = 66,754.79 × 16,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,483.76x = 1,095,065,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,065,601.60/44,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.20

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