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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,006.74, 60,626.64 and 36,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,006.74, 60,626.64 and 36,002.32 is: 49,599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,006.74 : 60,626.64 = 36,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,006.74/60,626.64 = 36,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,006.74x = 60,626.64 × 36,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,006.74x = 2,182,699,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,699,693.80/44,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,599.21

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