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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,615.46, 66,929.36 and 15,041.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,615.46, 66,929.36 and 15,041.74 is: 22,564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,615.46 : 66,929.36 = 15,041.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,615.46/66,929.36 = 15,041.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,615.46x = 66,929.36 × 15,041.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,615.46x = 1,006,734,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,734,031.49/44,615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.69

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