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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,769.96, 67,105.74 and 18,460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,769.96, 67,105.74 and 18,460.44 is: 27,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,769.96 : 67,105.74 = 18,460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,769.96/67,105.74 = 18,460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,769.96x = 67,105.74 × 18,460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,769.96x = 1,238,801,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,801,486.93/44,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,670.37

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