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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,972.93, 67,451.81 and 16,503.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,972.93, 67,451.81 and 16,503.99 is: 24,753.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,972.93 : 67,451.81 = 16,503.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,972.93/67,451.81 = 16,503.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,972.93x = 67,451.81 × 16,503.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,972.93x = 1,113,223,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,223,915.20/44,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,753.20

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