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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,973.43, 67,447.83 and 16,891.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,973.43, 67,447.83 and 16,891.31 is: 25,332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,973.43 : 67,447.83 = 16,891.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,973.43/67,447.83 = 16,891.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,973.43x = 67,447.83 × 16,891.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,973.43x = 1,139,282,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,282,205.36/44,973.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,332.34

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