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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,659.35, 66,995.84 and 14,663.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,659.35, 66,995.84 and 14,663.63 is: 21,997.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,659.35 : 66,995.84 = 14,663.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,659.35/66,995.84 = 14,663.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,659.35x = 66,995.84 × 14,663.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,659.35x = 982,402,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,402,413.45/44,659.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,997.69

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