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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,906.96, 67,367.34 and 15,317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,906.96, 67,367.34 and 15,317.88 is: 22,979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,906.96 : 67,367.34 = 15,317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,906.96/67,367.34 = 15,317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,906.96x = 67,367.34 × 15,317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,906.96x = 1,031,924,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,924,830.04/44,906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,979.17

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