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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,714.32, 67,023.96 and 21,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,714.32, 67,023.96 and 21,291.28 is: 31,914.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,714.32 : 67,023.96 = 21,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,714.32/67,023.96 = 21,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,714.32x = 67,023.96 × 21,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,714.32x = 1,427,025,899.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,025,899.07/44,714.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,914.29

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