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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,660.28, 66,970.40 and 15,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,660.28, 66,970.40 and 15,070.44 is: 22,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,660.28 : 66,970.40 = 15,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,660.28/66,970.40 = 15,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,660.28x = 66,970.40 × 15,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,660.28x = 1,009,273,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,273,394.98/44,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,598.90

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