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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,961.56, 67,435.94 and 18,319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,961.56, 67,435.94 and 18,319.17 is: 27,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,961.56 : 67,435.94 = 18,319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,961.56/67,435.94 = 18,319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,961.56x = 67,435.94 × 18,319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,961.56x = 1,235,370,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,370,747.65/44,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,476.15

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