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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,777.29, 67,155.17 and 13,178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,777.29, 67,155.17 and 13,178.77 is: 19,764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,777.29 : 67,155.17 = 13,178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,777.29/67,155.17 = 13,178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,777.29x = 67,155.17 × 13,178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,777.29x = 885,022,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,022,364.54/44,777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.98

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