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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,966.36, 60,662.82 and 26,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,966.36, 60,662.82 and 26,065.60 is: 35,964.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,966.36 : 60,662.82 = 26,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,966.36/60,662.82 = 26,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,966.36x = 60,662.82 × 26,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,966.36x = 1,581,212,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,212,800.99/43,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,964.15

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