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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,870.32, 61,918.08 and 26,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,870.32, 61,918.08 and 26,954.72 is: 37,195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,870.32 : 61,918.08 = 26,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,870.32/61,918.08 = 26,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,870.32x = 61,918.08 × 26,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,870.32x = 1,668,984,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,984,509.34/44,870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,195.73

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