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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,596.31, 66,901.37 and 15,011.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,596.31, 66,901.37 and 15,011.82 is: 22,520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,596.31 : 66,901.37 = 15,011.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,596.31/66,901.37 = 15,011.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,596.31x = 66,901.37 × 15,011.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,596.31x = 1,004,311,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,311,249.13/44,596.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,520.06

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