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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,723.52, 67,114.44 and 17,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,723.52, 67,114.44 and 17,021.52 is: 25,543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,723.52 : 67,114.44 = 17,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,723.52/67,114.44 = 17,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,723.52x = 67,114.44 × 17,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,723.52x = 1,142,389,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,389,782.75/44,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,543.38

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