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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,829.92, 67,259.40 and 21,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,829.92, 67,259.40 and 21,458 is: 32,193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,829.92 : 67,259.40 = 21,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,829.92/67,259.40 = 21,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,829.92x = 67,259.40 × 21,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,829.92x = 1,443,252,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,252,205.20/44,829.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,193.95

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