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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,746.68, 67,133.34 and 18,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,746.68, 67,133.34 and 18,453 is: 27,684.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,746.68 : 67,133.34 = 18,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,746.68/67,133.34 = 18,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,746.68x = 67,133.34 × 18,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,746.68x = 1,238,811,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,811,523.02/44,746.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,684.99

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