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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,725.70, 67,084.68 and 15,142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,725.70, 67,084.68 and 15,142.88 is: 22,713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,725.70 : 67,084.68 = 15,142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,725.70/67,084.68 = 15,142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,725.70x = 67,084.68 × 15,142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,725.70x = 1,015,855,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,855,259.08/44,725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,713.01

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