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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,617.44, 66,914.96 and 18,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,617.44, 66,914.96 and 18,329.44 is: 27,489.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,617.44 : 66,914.96 = 18,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,617.44/66,914.96 = 18,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,617.44x = 66,914.96 × 18,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,617.44x = 1,226,513,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,513,744.42/44,617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,489.56

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