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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,757.62, 67,134.70 and 15,175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,757.62, 67,134.70 and 15,175.46 is: 22,762.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,757.62 : 67,134.70 = 15,175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,757.62/67,134.70 = 15,175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,757.62x = 67,134.70 × 15,175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,757.62x = 1,018,799,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,799,542.91/44,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,762.60

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