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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,672.08, 66,997.88 and 26,665.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,672.08, 66,997.88 and 26,665.39 is: 39,991.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,672.08 : 66,997.88 = 26,665.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,672.08/66,997.88 = 26,665.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,672.08x = 66,997.88 × 26,665.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,672.08x = 1,786,524,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,524,799.78/44,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,991.98

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