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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,002.59, 65,969.06 and 15,918.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,002.59, 65,969.06 and 15,918.27 is: 23,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,002.59 : 65,969.06 = 15,918.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,002.59/65,969.06 = 15,918.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,002.59x = 65,969.06 × 15,918.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,002.59x = 1,050,113,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,113,229.13/44,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,864.80

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