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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,665.29, 66,998.52 and 14,679.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,665.29, 66,998.52 and 14,679.09 is: 22,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,665.29 : 66,998.52 = 14,679.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,665.29/66,998.52 = 14,679.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,665.29x = 66,998.52 × 14,679.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,665.29x = 983,477,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,477,304.95/44,665.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,018.83

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