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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,868.23, 67,309.73 and 16,798.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,868.23, 67,309.73 and 16,798.08 is: 25,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,868.23 : 67,309.73 = 16,798.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,868.23/67,309.73 = 16,798.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,868.23x = 67,309.73 × 16,798.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,868.23x = 1,130,674,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,674,555.22/44,868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,199.89

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