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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,968.62, 67,455.85 and 14,981.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,968.62, 67,455.85 and 14,981.58 is: 22,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,968.62 : 67,455.85 = 14,981.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,968.62/67,455.85 = 14,981.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,968.62x = 67,455.85 × 14,981.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,968.62x = 1,010,594,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,594,801.06/44,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.33

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