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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,297.79, 66,470.99 and 17,995.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,297.79, 66,470.99 and 17,995.47 is: 27,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,297.79 : 66,470.99 = 17,995.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,297.79/66,470.99 = 17,995.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,297.79x = 66,470.99 × 17,995.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,297.79x = 1,196,176,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,176,616.44/44,297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,003.08

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