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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,862.13, 67,278.39 and 14,869.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,862.13, 67,278.39 and 14,869.45 is: 22,299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,862.13 : 67,278.39 = 14,869.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,862.13/67,278.39 = 14,869.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,862.13x = 67,278.39 × 14,869.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,862.13x = 1,000,392,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,392,656.19/44,862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.27

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