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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,340.04, 66,452.30 and 18,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,340.04, 66,452.30 and 18,014 is: 26,997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,340.04 : 66,452.30 = 18,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,340.04/66,452.30 = 18,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,340.04x = 66,452.30 × 18,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,340.04x = 1,197,071,642.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,071,642.13/44,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,997.53

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