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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,068.15, 66,102.11 and 15,988.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,068.15, 66,102.11 and 15,988.15 is: 23,982.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,068.15 : 66,102.11 = 15,988.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,068.15/66,102.11 = 15,988.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,068.15x = 66,102.11 × 15,988.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,068.15x = 1,056,850,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,850,039.55/44,068.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,982.18

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