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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,496.91, 66,731.59 and 12,909.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,496.91, 66,731.59 and 12,909.29 is: 19,359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,496.91 : 66,731.59 = 12,909.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,496.91/66,731.59 = 12,909.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,496.91x = 66,731.59 × 12,909.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,496.91x = 861,457,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,457,447.47/44,496.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.94

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