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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,741.40, 67,114.86 and 18,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,741.40, 67,114.86 and 18,437.28 is: 27,657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,741.40 : 67,114.86 = 18,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,741.40/67,114.86 = 18,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,741.40x = 67,114.86 × 18,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,741.40x = 1,237,415,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,415,465.98/44,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,657.06

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