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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,481.78, 66,722.94 and 18,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,481.78, 66,722.94 and 18,168.12 is: 27,252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,481.78 : 66,722.94 = 18,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,481.78/66,722.94 = 18,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,481.78x = 66,722.94 × 18,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,481.78x = 1,212,230,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,230,380.67/44,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.29

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