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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,996.76, 67,499.18 and 11,717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,996.76, 67,499.18 and 11,717.12 is: 17,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,996.76 : 67,499.18 = 11,717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,996.76/67,499.18 = 11,717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,996.76x = 67,499.18 × 11,717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,996.76x = 790,895,595.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,895,595.88/44,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,576.72

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