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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,759.74, 67,141.42 and 18,461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,759.74, 67,141.42 and 18,461.97 is: 27,693.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,759.74 : 67,141.42 = 18,461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,759.74/67,141.42 = 18,461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,759.74x = 67,141.42 × 18,461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,759.74x = 1,239,562,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,562,881.80/44,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,693.70

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