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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,631.14, 66,946.91 and 15,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,631.14, 66,946.91 and 15,049.22 is: 22,573.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,631.14 : 66,946.91 = 15,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,631.14/66,946.91 = 15,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,631.14x = 66,946.91 × 15,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,631.14x = 1,007,498,366.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,498,366.93/44,631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.89

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