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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,997.70, 67,496.51 and 13,832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,997.70, 67,496.51 and 13,832.90 is: 20,749.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,997.70 : 67,496.51 = 13,832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,997.70/67,496.51 = 13,832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,997.70x = 67,496.51 × 13,832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,997.70x = 933,672,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,672,473.18/44,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.34

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