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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,529.92, 66,783.22 and 12,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,529.92, 66,783.22 and 12,931.52 is: 19,393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,529.92 : 66,783.22 = 12,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,529.92/66,783.22 = 12,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,529.92x = 66,783.22 × 12,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,529.92x = 863,608,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,608,178.85/44,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.89

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