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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,691.44, 67,036.35 and 37,716.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,691.44, 67,036.35 and 37,716.26 is: 56,573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,691.44 : 67,036.35 = 37,716.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,691.44/67,036.35 = 37,716.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,691.44x = 67,036.35 × 37,716.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,691.44x = 2,528,360,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,360,406.05/44,691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,573.71

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