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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,512.60, 66,764.58 and 11,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,512.60, 66,764.58 and 11,680.60 is: 17,519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,512.60 : 66,764.58 = 11,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,512.60/66,764.58 = 11,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,512.60x = 66,764.58 × 11,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,512.60x = 779,850,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,850,353.15/44,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,519.77

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