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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,698.16, 67,055.89 and 16,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,698.16, 67,055.89 and 16,994 is: 25,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,698.16 : 67,055.89 = 16,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,698.16/67,055.89 = 16,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,698.16x = 67,055.89 × 16,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,698.16x = 1,139,547,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,547,794.66/44,698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,494.29

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