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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.79, 66,444.52 and 18,974.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.79, 66,444.52 and 18,974.67 is: 28,468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.79 : 66,444.52 = 18,974.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.79/66,444.52 = 18,974.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.79x = 66,444.52 × 18,974.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.79x = 1,260,762,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,762,840.31/44,285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,468.79

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