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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,168.42, 60,930.96 and 26,250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,168.42, 60,930.96 and 26,250.75 is: 36,213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,168.42 : 60,930.96 = 26,250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,168.42/60,930.96 = 26,250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,168.42x = 60,930.96 × 26,250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,168.42x = 1,599,483,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,483,398.22/44,168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,213.28

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