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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,725.94, 61,716.84 and 26,821.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,725.94, 61,716.84 and 26,821.70 is: 37,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,725.94 : 61,716.84 = 26,821.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,725.94/61,716.84 = 26,821.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,725.94x = 61,716.84 × 26,821.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,725.94x = 1,655,350,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,350,567.43/44,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,010.97

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