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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,676.78, 66,990.33 and 18,399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,676.78, 66,990.33 and 18,399.30 is: 27,588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,676.78 : 66,990.33 = 18,399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,676.78/66,990.33 = 18,399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,676.78x = 66,990.33 × 18,399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,676.78x = 1,232,575,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,575,178.77/44,676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,588.72

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