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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,307.60, 66,460.32 and 18,005.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,307.60, 66,460.32 and 18,005.82 is: 27,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,307.60 : 66,460.32 = 18,005.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,307.60/66,460.32 = 18,005.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,307.60x = 66,460.32 × 18,005.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,307.60x = 1,196,672,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,672,559.06/44,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,008.29

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