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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,611.24, 66,912.31 and 15,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,611.24, 66,912.31 and 15,029.34 is: 22,542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,611.24 : 66,912.31 = 15,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,611.24/66,912.31 = 15,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,611.24x = 66,912.31 × 15,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,611.24x = 1,005,647,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,647,857.18/44,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.48

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