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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,645.76, 61,600.80 and 26,737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,645.76, 61,600.80 and 26,737.44 is: 36,891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,645.76 : 61,600.80 = 26,737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,645.76/61,600.80 = 26,737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,645.76x = 61,600.80 × 26,737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,645.76x = 1,647,047,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,047,693.95/44,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,891.47

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