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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,595.15, 66,902.55 and 15,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,595.15, 66,902.55 and 15,012 is: 22,521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,595.15 : 66,902.55 = 15,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,595.15/66,902.55 = 15,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,595.15x = 66,902.55 × 15,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,595.15x = 1,004,341,080.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,341,080.60/44,595.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,521.31

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