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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,580.93, 66,871.63 and 11,301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,580.93, 66,871.63 and 11,301.07 is: 16,951.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,580.93 : 66,871.63 = 11,301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,580.93/66,871.63 = 11,301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,580.93x = 66,871.63 × 11,301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,580.93x = 755,720,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,720,880.41/44,580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,951.66

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