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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,659.18, 67,001.92 and 17,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,659.18, 67,001.92 and 17,991.44 is: 26,992.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,659.18 : 67,001.92 = 17,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,659.18/67,001.92 = 17,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,659.18x = 67,001.92 × 17,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,659.18x = 1,205,461,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,461,023.56/44,659.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,992.46

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