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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,989.16, 67,484.54 and 13,824.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,989.16, 67,484.54 and 13,824.68 is: 20,737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,989.16 : 67,484.54 = 13,824.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,989.16/67,484.54 = 13,824.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,989.16x = 67,484.54 × 13,824.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,989.16x = 932,952,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,952,170.45/44,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.27

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