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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,811.72, 67,217.90 and 16,738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,811.72, 67,217.90 and 16,738.12 is: 25,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,811.72 : 67,217.90 = 16,738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,811.72/67,217.90 = 16,738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,811.72x = 67,217.90 × 16,738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,811.72x = 1,125,101,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,101,276.35/44,811.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,107.30

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