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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,366.09, 66,473.96 and 26,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,366.09, 66,473.96 and 26,799 is: 40,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,366.09 : 66,473.96 = 26,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,366.09/66,473.96 = 26,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,366.09x = 66,473.96 × 26,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,366.09x = 1,781,435,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,435,520.05/44,366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,153.09

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