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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,698.79, 67,040.82 and 14,713.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,698.79, 67,040.82 and 14,713.42 is: 22,067.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,698.79 : 67,040.82 = 14,713.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,698.79/67,040.82 = 14,713.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,698.79x = 67,040.82 × 14,713.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,698.79x = 986,399,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,399,891.01/44,698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.71

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