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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,998.31, 67,496.58 and 13,429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,998.31, 67,496.58 and 13,429.76 is: 20,144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,998.31 : 67,496.58 = 13,429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,998.31/67,496.58 = 13,429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,998.31x = 67,496.58 × 13,429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,998.31x = 906,462,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,462,870.22/44,998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,144.38

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