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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,600.15, 66,910.08 and 15,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,600.15, 66,910.08 and 15,017 is: 22,528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,600.15 : 66,910.08 = 15,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,600.15/66,910.08 = 15,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,600.15x = 66,910.08 × 15,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,600.15x = 1,004,788,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,788,671.36/44,600.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,528.82

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