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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,315.44, 66,485.72 and 18,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,315.44, 66,485.72 and 18,039.04 is: 27,063.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,315.44 : 66,485.72 = 18,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,315.44/66,485.72 = 18,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,315.44x = 66,485.72 × 18,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,315.44x = 1,199,338,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,338,562.51/44,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,063.67

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