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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,645.58, 66,977.58 and 14,662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,645.58, 66,977.58 and 14,662.08 is: 21,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,645.58 : 66,977.58 = 14,662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,645.58/66,977.58 = 14,662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,645.58x = 66,977.58 × 14,662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,645.58x = 982,030,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,030,636.17/44,645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.14

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