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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,469.58, 61,367.94 and 26,575.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,469.58, 61,367.94 and 26,575.06 is: 36,673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,469.58 : 61,367.94 = 26,575.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,469.58/61,367.94 = 26,575.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,469.58x = 61,367.94 × 26,575.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,469.58x = 1,630,856,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,856,687.58/44,469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,673.53

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