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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,619.60, 66,912.34 and 15,029.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,619.60, 66,912.34 and 15,029.48 is: 22,538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,619.60 : 66,912.34 = 15,029.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,619.60/66,912.34 = 15,029.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,619.60x = 66,912.34 × 15,029.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,619.60x = 1,005,657,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,657,675.78/44,619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,538.47

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