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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.32, 67,467.74 and 15,412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.32, 67,467.74 and 15,412.14 is: 23,111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.32 : 67,467.74 = 15,412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.32/67,467.74 = 15,412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.32x = 67,467.74 × 15,412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.32x = 1,039,822,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,822,177.30/44,991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,111.62

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