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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,985.52, 67,463.76 and 14,991.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,985.52, 67,463.76 and 14,991.76 is: 22,482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,985.52 : 67,463.76 = 14,991.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,985.52/67,463.76 = 14,991.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,985.52x = 67,463.76 × 14,991.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,985.52x = 1,011,400,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,400,498.62/44,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,482.80

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