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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,858.74, 67,237.82 and 18,198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,858.74, 67,237.82 and 18,198.54 is: 27,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,858.74 : 67,237.82 = 18,198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,858.74/67,237.82 = 18,198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,858.74x = 67,237.82 × 18,198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,858.74x = 1,223,630,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,630,156.78/44,858.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,277.41

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