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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,303.79, 66,480 and 18,001.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,303.79, 66,480 and 18,001.47 is: 27,012.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,303.79 : 66,480 = 18,001.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,303.79/66,480 = 18,001.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,303.79x = 66,480 × 18,001.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,303.79x = 1,196,737,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,737,725.60/44,303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,012.08

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