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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,149.61, 66,238.07 and 15,300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,149.61, 66,238.07 and 15,300.68 is: 22,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,149.61 : 66,238.07 = 15,300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,149.61/66,238.07 = 15,300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,149.61x = 66,238.07 × 15,300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,149.61x = 1,013,487,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,487,105.19/44,149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,955.75

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