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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,614.62, 66,907.98 and 16,147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,614.62, 66,907.98 and 16,147.98 is: 24,216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,614.62 : 66,907.98 = 16,147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,614.62/66,907.98 = 16,147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,614.62x = 66,907.98 × 16,147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,614.62x = 1,080,428,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,428,722.88/44,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,216.92

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