Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,252, 66,378 and 15,068
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,252, 66,378 and 15,068 is: 22,602
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,252 : 66,378 = 15,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,252/66,378 = 15,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,252x = 66,378 × 15,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,252x = 1,000,183,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,000,183,704/44,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,602
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