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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,668.56, 67,012.56 and 13,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,668.56, 67,012.56 and 13,503 is: 20,257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,668.56 : 67,012.56 = 13,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,668.56/67,012.56 = 13,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,668.56x = 67,012.56 × 13,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,668.56x = 904,870,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,870,597.68/44,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.44

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