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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,664.52, 65,441.98 and 18,675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,664.52, 65,441.98 and 18,675.19 is: 27,989.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,664.52 : 65,441.98 = 18,675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,664.52/65,441.98 = 18,675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,664.52x = 65,441.98 × 18,675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,664.52x = 1,222,141,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,141,200.18/43,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,989.34

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