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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,007.52, 60,716.36 and 26,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,007.52, 60,716.36 and 26,994.28 is: 37,243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,007.52 : 60,716.36 = 26,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,007.52/60,716.36 = 26,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,007.52x = 60,716.36 × 26,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,007.52x = 1,638,994,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,994,422.42/44,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,243.51

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