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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,983.62, 67,505.58 and 18,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,983.62, 67,505.58 and 18,688.32 is: 28,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,983.62 : 67,505.58 = 18,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,983.62/67,505.58 = 18,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,983.62x = 67,505.58 × 18,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,983.62x = 1,261,565,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,565,880.83/44,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,045.01

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