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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,535.95, 66,710.97 and 26,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,535.95, 66,710.97 and 26,710.08 is: 40,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,535.95 : 66,710.97 = 26,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,535.95/66,710.97 = 26,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,535.95x = 66,710.97 × 26,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,535.95x = 1,781,855,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,855,345.58/44,535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,009.37

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