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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,465.69, 66,698.65 and 18,170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,465.69, 66,698.65 and 18,170.43 is: 27,255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,465.69 : 66,698.65 = 18,170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,465.69/66,698.65 = 18,170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,465.69x = 66,698.65 × 18,170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,465.69x = 1,211,943,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,943,150.92/44,465.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,255.69

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