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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,664.53, 66,971.27 and 18,347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,664.53, 66,971.27 and 18,347.63 is: 27,510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,664.53 : 66,971.27 = 18,347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,664.53/66,971.27 = 18,347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,664.53x = 66,971.27 × 18,347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,664.53x = 1,228,763,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,763,793.60/44,664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,510.96

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