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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,469.24, 66,703.92 and 18,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,469.24, 66,703.92 and 18,174 is: 27,261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,469.24 : 66,703.92 = 18,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,469.24/66,703.92 = 18,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,469.24x = 66,703.92 × 18,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,469.24x = 1,212,277,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,277,042.08/44,469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,261.02

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