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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,682.68, 67,016.70 and 15,099.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,682.68, 67,016.70 and 15,099.86 is: 22,647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,682.68 : 67,016.70 = 15,099.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,682.68/67,016.70 = 15,099.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,682.68x = 67,016.70 × 15,099.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,682.68x = 1,011,942,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,942,787.66/44,682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,647.32

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