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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,868.96, 67,309.60 and 15,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,868.96, 67,309.60 and 15,278.88 is: 22,920.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,868.96 : 67,309.60 = 15,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,868.96/67,309.60 = 15,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,868.96x = 67,309.60 × 15,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,868.96x = 1,028,415,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,415,301.25/44,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,920.42

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