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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,806, 67,209 and 15,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,806, 67,209 and 15,622 is: 23,433

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,806 : 67,209 = 15,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,806/67,209 = 15,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,806x = 67,209 × 15,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,806x = 1,049,938,998
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,938,998/44,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,433

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