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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,806.81, 67,240.42 and 18,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,806.81, 67,240.42 and 18,511.44 is: 27,779.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,806.81 : 67,240.42 = 18,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,806.81/67,240.42 = 18,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,806.81x = 67,240.42 × 18,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,806.81x = 1,244,717,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,717,000.40/44,806.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,779.64

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