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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,591.14, 66,896.56 and 15,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,591.14, 66,896.56 and 15,008 is: 22,515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,591.14 : 66,896.56 = 15,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,591.14/66,896.56 = 15,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,591.14x = 66,896.56 × 15,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,591.14x = 1,003,983,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,983,572.48/44,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.32

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