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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,267.36, 66,424.08 and 17,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,267.36, 66,424.08 and 17,991.52 is: 26,996.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,267.36 : 66,424.08 = 17,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,267.36/66,424.08 = 17,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,267.36x = 66,424.08 × 17,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,267.36x = 1,195,070,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,070,163.80/44,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.64

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