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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,213.96, 66,348.29 and 17,918.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,213.96, 66,348.29 and 17,918.93 is: 26,889.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,213.96 : 66,348.29 = 17,918.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,213.96/66,348.29 = 17,918.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,213.96x = 66,348.29 × 17,918.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,213.96x = 1,188,890,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,890,440.41/44,213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,889.48

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