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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,609.44, 66,902.96 and 18,321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,609.44, 66,902.96 and 18,321.44 is: 27,477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,609.44 : 66,902.96 = 18,321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,609.44/66,902.96 = 18,321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,609.44x = 66,902.96 × 18,321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,609.44x = 1,225,758,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,758,567.46/44,609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,477.56

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