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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,592.91, 66,896.28 and 15,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,592.91, 66,896.28 and 15,008.44 is: 22,514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,592.91 : 66,896.28 = 15,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,592.91/66,896.28 = 15,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,592.91x = 66,896.28 × 15,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,592.91x = 1,004,008,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,008,804.60/44,592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.99

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