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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,831.36, 67,255.96 and 15,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,831.36, 67,255.96 and 15,241.26 is: 22,864.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,831.36 : 67,255.96 = 15,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,831.36/67,255.96 = 15,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,831.36x = 67,255.96 × 15,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,831.36x = 1,025,065,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,065,572.91/44,831.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,864.92

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