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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,805.81, 67,238.92 and 18,510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,805.81, 67,238.92 and 18,510.44 is: 27,778.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,805.81 : 67,238.92 = 18,510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,805.81/67,238.92 = 18,510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,805.81x = 67,238.92 × 18,510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,805.81x = 1,244,621,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,621,994.32/44,805.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,778.14

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