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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,862, 67,293 and 12,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,862, 67,293 and 12,030 is: 18,045

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,862 : 67,293 = 12,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,862/67,293 = 12,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,862x = 67,293 × 12,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,862x = 809,534,790
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,534,790/44,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,045

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