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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,847.28, 67,251.48 and 15,257.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,847.28, 67,251.48 and 15,257.17 is: 22,879.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,847.28 : 67,251.48 = 15,257.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,847.28/67,251.48 = 15,257.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,847.28x = 67,251.48 × 15,257.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,847.28x = 1,026,067,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,067,263.11/44,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.14

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