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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,954.56, 67,431.78 and 12,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,954.56, 67,431.78 and 12,122.56 is: 18,183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,954.56 : 67,431.78 = 12,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,954.56/67,431.78 = 12,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,954.56x = 67,431.78 × 12,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,954.56x = 817,445,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,445,798.96/44,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,183.82

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