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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,974.62, 67,449.15 and 13,383.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,974.62, 67,449.15 and 13,383.39 is: 20,071.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,974.62 : 67,449.15 = 13,383.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,974.62/67,449.15 = 13,383.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,974.62x = 67,449.15 × 13,383.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,974.62x = 902,698,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,698,279.62/44,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,071.28

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