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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,806.52, 67,162.89 and 16,715.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,806.52, 67,162.89 and 16,715.27 is: 25,055.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,806.52 : 67,162.89 = 16,715.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,806.52/67,162.89 = 16,715.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,806.52x = 67,162.89 × 16,715.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,806.52x = 1,122,645,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,645,840.33/44,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,055.41

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