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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,802.52, 67,214.85 and 18,514.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,802.52, 67,214.85 and 18,514.78 is: 27,776.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,802.52 : 67,214.85 = 18,514.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,802.52/67,214.85 = 18,514.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,802.52x = 67,214.85 × 18,514.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,802.52x = 1,244,468,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,468,160.48/44,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,776.74

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