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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,708.23, 61,702.72 and 26,813.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,708.23, 61,702.72 and 26,813.08 is: 37,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,708.23 : 61,702.72 = 26,813.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,708.23/61,702.72 = 26,813.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,708.23x = 61,702.72 × 26,813.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,708.23x = 1,654,440,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,440,128.50/44,708.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,005.27

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