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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,954.98, 67,426.71 and 13,787.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,954.98, 67,426.71 and 13,787.62 is: 20,679.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,954.98 : 67,426.71 = 13,787.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,954.98/67,426.71 = 13,787.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,954.98x = 67,426.71 × 13,787.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,954.98x = 929,653,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,653,855.33/44,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.66

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