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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,720.78, 67,095.22 and 18,437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,720.78, 67,095.22 and 18,437.90 is: 27,662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,720.78 : 67,095.22 = 18,437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,720.78/67,095.22 = 18,437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,720.78x = 67,095.22 × 18,437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,720.78x = 1,237,094,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,094,956.84/44,720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,662.64

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