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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,907.12, 61,955.91 and 26,988.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,907.12, 61,955.91 and 26,988.30 is: 37,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,907.12 : 61,955.91 = 26,988.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,907.12/61,955.91 = 26,988.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,907.12x = 61,955.91 × 26,988.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,907.12x = 1,672,084,685.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,084,685.85/44,907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,234.29

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