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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,848.76, 67,272.48 and 15,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,848.76, 67,272.48 and 15,287.16 is: 22,930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,848.76 : 67,272.48 = 15,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,848.76/67,272.48 = 15,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,848.76x = 67,272.48 × 15,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,848.76x = 1,028,405,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,405,165.36/44,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.52

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