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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,995.65, 67,493.47 and 11,715.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,995.65, 67,493.47 and 11,715.61 is: 17,573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,995.65 : 67,493.47 = 11,715.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,995.65/67,493.47 = 11,715.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,995.65x = 67,493.47 × 11,715.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,995.65x = 790,727,406.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,727,406.81/44,995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.42

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