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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,280.70, 66,421.05 and 18,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,280.70, 66,421.05 and 18,004.30 is: 27,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,280.70 : 66,421.05 = 18,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,280.70/66,421.05 = 18,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,280.70x = 66,421.05 × 18,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,280.70x = 1,195,864,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,864,510.52/44,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.45

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