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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,860.20, 67,287.86 and 13,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,860.20, 67,287.86 and 13,693 is: 20,538.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,860.20 : 67,287.86 = 13,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,860.20/67,287.86 = 13,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,860.20x = 67,287.86 × 13,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,860.20x = 921,372,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,372,666.98/44,860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,538.76

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