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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,299.04, 66,453.42 and 18,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,299.04, 66,453.42 and 18,004 is: 27,007.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,299.04 : 66,453.42 = 18,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,299.04/66,453.42 = 18,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,299.04x = 66,453.42 × 18,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,299.04x = 1,196,427,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,427,373.68/44,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,007.98

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