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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,847, 67,276.08 and 15,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,847, 67,276.08 and 15,262.56 is: 22,895.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,847 : 67,276.08 = 15,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,847/67,276.08 = 15,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,847x = 67,276.08 × 15,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,847x = 1,026,805,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,805,207.56/44,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,895.74

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