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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,313.94, 66,483.47 and 18,037.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,313.94, 66,483.47 and 18,037.54 is: 27,061.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,313.94 : 66,483.47 = 18,037.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,313.94/66,483.47 = 18,037.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,313.94x = 66,483.47 × 18,037.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,313.94x = 1,199,198,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,198,249.46/44,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,061.42

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