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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,907.96, 61,968.60 and 26,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,907.96, 61,968.60 and 26,043 is: 35,936.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,907.96 : 61,968.60 = 26,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,907.96/61,968.60 = 26,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,907.96x = 61,968.60 × 26,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,907.96x = 1,613,848,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,848,249.80/44,907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,936.80

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