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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,946.57, 67,398.99 and 26,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,946.57, 67,398.99 and 26,232 is: 39,335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,946.57 : 67,398.99 = 26,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,946.57/67,398.99 = 26,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,946.57x = 67,398.99 × 26,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,946.57x = 1,768,010,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,010,305.68/44,946.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,335.82

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