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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,995.56, 67,491.66 and 13,830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,995.56, 67,491.66 and 13,830 is: 20,744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,995.56 : 67,491.66 = 13,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,995.56/67,491.66 = 13,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,995.56x = 67,491.66 × 13,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,995.56x = 933,409,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,409,657.80/44,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.48

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