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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,870.56, 67,291.16 and 14,879.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,870.56, 67,291.16 and 14,879.09 is: 22,313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,870.56 : 67,291.16 = 14,879.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,870.56/67,291.16 = 14,879.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,870.56x = 67,291.16 × 14,879.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,870.56x = 1,001,231,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,231,319.68/44,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,313.77

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