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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,858.88, 67,294.44 and 15,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,858.88, 67,294.44 and 15,268.68 is: 22,905.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,858.88 : 67,294.44 = 15,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,858.88/67,294.44 = 15,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,858.88x = 67,294.44 × 15,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,858.88x = 1,027,497,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,497,270.14/44,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.10

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