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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,382.52, 66,573.78 and 18,082.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,382.52, 66,573.78 and 18,082.63 is: 27,123.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,382.52 : 66,573.78 = 18,082.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,382.52/66,573.78 = 18,082.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,382.52x = 66,573.78 × 18,082.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,382.52x = 1,203,829,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,829,031.44/44,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,123.95

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