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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,709.69, 67,072.83 and 14,725.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,709.69, 67,072.83 and 14,725.59 is: 22,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,709.69 : 67,072.83 = 14,725.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,709.69/67,072.83 = 14,725.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,709.69x = 67,072.83 × 14,725.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,709.69x = 987,686,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,686,994.72/44,709.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.12

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