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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,294.95, 66,442.42 and 18,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,294.95, 66,442.42 and 18,001.74 is: 27,002.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,294.95 : 66,442.42 = 18,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,294.95/66,442.42 = 18,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,294.95x = 66,442.42 × 18,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,294.95x = 1,196,079,169.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,079,169.81/44,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,002.61

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