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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,325.60, 61,160.96 and 26,422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,325.60, 61,160.96 and 26,422.28 is: 36,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,325.60 : 61,160.96 = 26,422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,325.60/61,160.96 = 26,422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,325.60x = 61,160.96 × 26,422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,325.60x = 1,616,012,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,012,010.19/44,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,457.76

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