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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,849.16, 67,273.02 and 15,287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,849.16, 67,273.02 and 15,287.58 is: 22,931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,849.16 : 67,273.02 = 15,287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,849.16/67,273.02 = 15,287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,849.16x = 67,273.02 × 15,287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,849.16x = 1,028,441,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,441,675.09/44,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,931.12

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