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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,703.16, 67,063.38 and 16,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,703.16, 67,063.38 and 16,999 is: 25,501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,703.16 : 67,063.38 = 16,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,703.16/67,063.38 = 16,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,703.16x = 67,063.38 × 16,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,703.16x = 1,140,010,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,010,396.62/44,703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,501.79

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