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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,782.62, 67,175.57 and 14,797.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,782.62, 67,175.57 and 14,797.63 is: 22,196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,782.62 : 67,175.57 = 14,797.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,782.62/67,175.57 = 14,797.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,782.62x = 67,175.57 × 14,797.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,782.62x = 994,039,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,039,229.90/44,782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,196.99

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