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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,605.74, 66,908.72 and 15,044.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,605.74, 66,908.72 and 15,044.34 is: 22,566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,605.74 : 66,908.72 = 15,044.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,605.74/66,908.72 = 15,044.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,605.74x = 66,908.72 × 15,044.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,605.74x = 1,006,597,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,597,532.64/44,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,566.55

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