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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,891.68, 67,386.74 and 18,614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,891.68, 67,386.74 and 18,614.88 is: 27,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,891.68 : 67,386.74 = 18,614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,891.68/67,386.74 = 18,614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,891.68x = 67,386.74 × 18,614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,891.68x = 1,254,396,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,396,078.69/44,891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,942.73

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