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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,905.28, 67,357.84 and 13,740.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,905.28, 67,357.84 and 13,740.56 is: 20,610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,905.28 : 67,357.84 = 13,740.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,905.28/67,357.84 = 13,740.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,905.28x = 67,357.84 × 13,740.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,905.28x = 925,534,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,534,441.99/44,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.82

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