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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,573.59, 66,863.69 and 14,991.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,573.59, 66,863.69 and 14,991.31 is: 22,488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,573.59 : 66,863.69 = 14,991.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,573.59/66,863.69 = 14,991.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,573.59x = 66,863.69 × 14,991.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,573.59x = 1,002,374,229.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,374,229.58/44,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,488.07

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