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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,341.04, 66,453.80 and 18,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,341.04, 66,453.80 and 18,015 is: 26,999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,341.04 : 66,453.80 = 18,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,341.04/66,453.80 = 18,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,341.04x = 66,453.80 × 18,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,341.04x = 1,197,165,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,165,116.93/44,341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.03

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