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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,879.51, 67,316.82 and 13,714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,879.51, 67,316.82 and 13,714.76 is: 20,571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,879.51 : 67,316.82 = 13,714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,879.51/67,316.82 = 13,714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,879.51x = 67,316.82 × 13,714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,879.51x = 923,233,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,233,693.68/44,879.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.39

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