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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,473.19, 66,709.37 and 18,159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,473.19, 66,709.37 and 18,159.46 is: 27,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,473.19 : 66,709.37 = 18,159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,473.19/66,709.37 = 18,159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,473.19x = 66,709.37 × 18,159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,473.19x = 1,211,406,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,406,014.77/44,473.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,239.02

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