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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,290.08, 66,462.80 and 17,994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,290.08, 66,462.80 and 17,994.82 is: 27,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,290.08 : 66,462.80 = 17,994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,290.08/66,462.80 = 17,994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,290.08x = 66,462.80 × 17,994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,290.08x = 1,195,986,254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,986,254.02/44,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,003.48

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