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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,468.46, 66,709.98 and 18,166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,468.46, 66,709.98 and 18,166.14 is: 27,252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,468.46 : 66,709.98 = 18,166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,468.46/66,709.98 = 18,166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,468.46x = 66,709.98 × 18,166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,468.46x = 1,211,862,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,862,836.08/44,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.19

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