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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,982.96, 67,474.53 and 11,702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,982.96, 67,474.53 and 11,702.97 is: 17,554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,982.96 : 67,474.53 = 11,702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,982.96/67,474.53 = 11,702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,982.96x = 67,474.53 × 11,702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,982.96x = 789,652,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,652,400.35/44,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,554.48

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