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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,861.32, 67,302.39 and 15,279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,861.32, 67,302.39 and 15,279.41 is: 22,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,861.32 : 67,302.39 = 15,279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,861.32/67,302.39 = 15,279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,861.32x = 67,302.39 × 15,279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,861.32x = 1,028,341,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,341,120.47/44,861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,922.67

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