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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,488.68, 66,733.80 and 14,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,488.68, 66,733.80 and 14,901 is: 22,351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,488.68 : 66,733.80 = 14,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,488.68/66,733.80 = 14,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,488.68x = 66,733.80 × 14,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,488.68x = 994,400,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,400,353.80/44,488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,351.76

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