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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,879.06, 67,319.51 and 13,714.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,879.06, 67,319.51 and 13,714.31 is: 20,571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,879.06 : 67,319.51 = 13,714.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,879.06/67,319.51 = 13,714.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,879.06x = 67,319.51 × 13,714.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,879.06x = 923,240,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,240,728.92/44,879.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.75

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