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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,858.20, 67,284.86 and 13,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,858.20, 67,284.86 and 13,691 is: 20,535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,858.20 : 67,284.86 = 13,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,858.20/67,284.86 = 13,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,858.20x = 67,284.86 × 13,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,858.20x = 921,197,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,197,018.26/44,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.76

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