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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,458.54, 66,687.45 and 18,144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,458.54, 66,687.45 and 18,144.82 is: 27,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,458.54 : 66,687.45 = 18,144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,458.54/66,687.45 = 18,144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,458.54x = 66,687.45 × 18,144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,458.54x = 1,210,031,791.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,031,791.83/44,458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,217.08

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