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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,850.96, 67,279.71 and 18,184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,850.96, 67,279.71 and 18,184.14 is: 27,277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,850.96 : 67,279.71 = 18,184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,850.96/67,279.71 = 18,184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,850.96x = 67,279.71 × 18,184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,850.96x = 1,223,423,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,423,665.80/44,850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,277.54

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