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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,726.70, 67,086.18 and 15,143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,726.70, 67,086.18 and 15,143.88 is: 22,714.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,726.70 : 67,086.18 = 15,143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,726.70/67,086.18 = 15,143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,726.70x = 67,086.18 × 15,143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,726.70x = 1,015,945,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,945,059.58/44,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,714.51

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