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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,636.68, 60,217.02 and 26,669.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,636.68, 60,217.02 and 26,669.25 is: 36,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,636.68 : 60,217.02 = 26,669.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,636.68/60,217.02 = 26,669.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,636.68x = 60,217.02 × 26,669.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,636.68x = 1,605,942,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,942,760.64/43,636.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,802.59

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