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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,854.96, 67,288.30 and 15,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,854.96, 67,288.30 and 15,264.84 is: 22,899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,854.96 : 67,288.30 = 15,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,854.96/67,288.30 = 15,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,854.96x = 67,288.30 × 15,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,854.96x = 1,027,145,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,145,133.37/44,854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.25

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