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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,601.22, 66,902.31 and 13,436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,601.22, 66,902.31 and 13,436.74 is: 20,155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,601.22 : 66,902.31 = 13,436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,601.22/66,902.31 = 13,436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,601.22x = 66,902.31 × 13,436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,601.22x = 898,948,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,948,944.87/44,601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.25

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