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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,026.30, 65,926.68 and 24,282.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,026.30, 65,926.68 and 24,282.91 is: 36,362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,026.30 : 65,926.68 = 24,282.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,026.30/65,926.68 = 24,282.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,026.30x = 65,926.68 × 24,282.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,026.30x = 1,600,891,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,891,637.04/44,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,362.17

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