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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,887.72, 67,331.58 and 11,611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,887.72, 67,331.58 and 11,611.15 is: 17,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,887.72 : 67,331.58 = 11,611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,887.72/67,331.58 = 11,611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,887.72x = 67,331.58 × 11,611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,887.72x = 781,796,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,796,895.90/44,887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,416.72

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