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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,644.70, 66,940.32 and 15,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,644.70, 66,940.32 and 15,061.88 is: 22,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,644.70 : 66,940.32 = 15,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,644.70/66,940.32 = 15,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,644.70x = 66,940.32 × 15,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,644.70x = 1,008,247,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,247,067.00/44,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.80

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