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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,938.84, 67,391.88 and 15,348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,938.84, 67,391.88 and 15,348.74 is: 23,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,938.84 : 67,391.88 = 15,348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,938.84/67,391.88 = 15,348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,938.84x = 67,391.88 × 15,348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,938.84x = 1,034,380,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,380,444.23/44,938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,017.52

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