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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.93, 67,285.58 and 13,278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.93, 67,285.58 and 13,278.64 is: 19,910.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.93 : 67,285.58 = 13,278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.93/67,285.58 = 13,278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.93x = 67,285.58 × 13,278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.93x = 893,460,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,460,998.23/44,872.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.91

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