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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,971.85, 67,445.48 and 16,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,971.85, 67,445.48 and 16,889.76 is: 25,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,971.85 : 67,445.48 = 16,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,971.85/67,445.48 = 16,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,971.85x = 67,445.48 × 16,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,971.85x = 1,139,138,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,138,012.51/44,971.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,330.02

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