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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,328.70, 66,493.05 and 18,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,328.70, 66,493.05 and 18,052.30 is: 27,078.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,328.70 : 66,493.05 = 18,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,328.70/66,493.05 = 18,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,328.70x = 66,493.05 × 18,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,328.70x = 1,200,352,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,352,486.52/44,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,078.45

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