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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,756.28, 67,148.46 and 18,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,756.28, 67,148.46 and 18,473.40 is: 27,715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,756.28 : 67,148.46 = 18,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,756.28/67,148.46 = 18,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,756.28x = 67,148.46 × 18,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,756.28x = 1,240,460,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,460,360.96/44,756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,715.90

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