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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,863.92, 67,326.94 and 17,843.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,863.92, 67,326.94 and 17,843.49 is: 26,777.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,863.92 : 67,326.94 = 17,843.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,863.92/67,326.94 = 17,843.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,863.92x = 67,326.94 × 17,843.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,863.92x = 1,201,347,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,347,243.99/44,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,777.58

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