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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,837.76, 67,266.84 and 14,851.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,837.76, 67,266.84 and 14,851.92 is: 22,281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,837.76 : 67,266.84 = 14,851.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,837.76/67,266.84 = 14,851.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,837.76x = 67,266.84 × 14,851.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,837.76x = 999,041,726.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,041,726.33/44,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.26

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