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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.84, 67,498.92 and 18,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.84, 67,498.92 and 18,703.44 is: 28,067.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.84 : 67,498.92 = 18,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.84/67,498.92 = 18,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.84x = 67,498.92 × 18,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.84x = 1,262,462,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,462,000.28/44,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,067.29

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