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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,246.70, 61,055.91 and 26,342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,246.70, 61,055.91 and 26,342.46 is: 36,349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,246.70 : 61,055.91 = 26,342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,246.70/61,055.91 = 26,342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,246.70x = 61,055.91 × 26,342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,246.70x = 1,608,362,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,362,866.94/44,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,349.89

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