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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,628.28, 66,942.34 and 18,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,628.28, 66,942.34 and 18,314.48 is: 27,471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,628.28 : 66,942.34 = 18,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,628.28/66,942.34 = 18,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,628.28x = 66,942.34 × 18,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,628.28x = 1,226,014,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,014,147.08/44,628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,471.69

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