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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.20, 67,284.72 and 19,901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.20, 67,284.72 and 19,901.45 is: 29,841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.20 : 67,284.72 = 19,901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.20/67,284.72 = 19,901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.20x = 67,284.72 × 19,901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.20x = 1,339,063,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,063,490.84/44,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,841.72

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