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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,752.64, 67,036.80 and 26,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,752.64, 67,036.80 and 26,240 is: 39,305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,752.64 : 67,036.80 = 26,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,752.64/67,036.80 = 26,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,752.64x = 67,036.80 × 26,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,752.64x = 1,759,045,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,045,632/44,752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,305.96

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