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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,937.63, 67,406.73 and 19,971.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,937.63, 67,406.73 and 19,971.81 is: 29,957.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,937.63 : 67,406.73 = 19,971.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,937.63/67,406.73 = 19,971.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,937.63x = 67,406.73 × 19,971.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,937.63x = 1,346,234,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,234,404.28/44,937.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,957.84

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