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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,301.09, 66,482.42 and 18,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,301.09, 66,482.42 and 18,005.86 is: 27,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,301.09 : 66,482.42 = 18,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,301.09/66,482.42 = 18,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,301.09x = 66,482.42 × 18,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,301.09x = 1,197,073,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,073,241.34/44,301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,021.30

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