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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,876.79, 67,316.73 and 15,290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,876.79, 67,316.73 and 15,290.73 is: 22,936.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,876.79 : 67,316.73 = 15,290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,876.79/67,316.73 = 15,290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,876.79x = 67,316.73 × 15,290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,876.79x = 1,029,321,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,321,942.91/44,876.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,936.62

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