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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,577.61, 66,840.90 and 18,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,577.61, 66,840.90 and 18,268 is: 27,391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,577.61 : 66,840.90 = 18,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,577.61/66,840.90 = 18,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,577.61x = 66,840.90 × 18,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,577.61x = 1,221,049,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,049,561.20/44,577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,391.54

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