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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,884.76, 67,324.70 and 13,720.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,884.76, 67,324.70 and 13,720.01 is: 20,579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,884.76 : 67,324.70 = 13,720.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,884.76/67,324.70 = 13,720.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,884.76x = 67,324.70 × 13,720.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,884.76x = 923,695,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,695,254.92/44,884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.26

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