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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,962.78, 67,444.14 and 13,372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,962.78, 67,444.14 and 13,372.71 is: 20,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,962.78 : 67,444.14 = 13,372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,962.78/67,444.14 = 13,372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,962.78x = 67,444.14 × 13,372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,962.78x = 901,910,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,910,925.42/44,962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.06

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