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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,658.68, 66,987.33 and 15,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,658.68, 66,987.33 and 15,097.28 is: 22,645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,658.68 : 66,987.33 = 15,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,658.68/66,987.33 = 15,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,658.68x = 66,987.33 × 15,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,658.68x = 1,011,326,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,326,142.53/44,658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,645.68

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