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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,861.59, 67,302.81 and 15,279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,861.59, 67,302.81 and 15,279.68 is: 22,923.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,861.59 : 67,302.81 = 15,279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,861.59/67,302.81 = 15,279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,861.59x = 67,302.81 × 15,279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,861.59x = 1,028,365,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,365,399.90/44,861.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,923.07

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