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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,986.59, 67,434.73 and 15,384.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,986.59, 67,434.73 and 15,384.17 is: 23,060.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,986.59 : 67,434.73 = 15,384.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,986.59/67,434.73 = 15,384.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,986.59x = 67,434.73 × 15,384.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,986.59x = 1,037,427,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,427,480.35/44,986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,060.82

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