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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,544, 66,826.24 and 15,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,544, 66,826.24 and 15,360 is: 23,043.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,544 : 66,826.24 = 15,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,544/66,826.24 = 15,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,544x = 66,826.24 × 15,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,544x = 1,026,451,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,451,046.40/44,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,043.53

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