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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,871.48, 67,297.86 and 15,289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,871.48, 67,297.86 and 15,289.08 is: 22,930.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,871.48 : 67,297.86 = 15,289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,871.48/67,297.86 = 15,289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,871.48x = 67,297.86 × 15,289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,871.48x = 1,028,922,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,922,365.37/44,871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.43

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