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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,987.63, 67,474.51 and 15,398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,987.63, 67,474.51 and 15,398.67 is: 23,095.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,987.63 : 67,474.51 = 15,398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,987.63/67,474.51 = 15,398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,987.63x = 67,474.51 × 15,398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,987.63x = 1,039,017,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,017,712.90/44,987.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,095.63

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