Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,940, 67,410 and 12,108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,940, 67,410 and 12,108 is: 18,162
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,940 : 67,410 = 12,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,940/67,410 = 12,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,940x = 67,410 × 12,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,940x = 816,200,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,200,280/44,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,162
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