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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,990.52, 62,086.91 and 26,128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,990.52, 62,086.91 and 26,128.86 is: 36,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,990.52 : 62,086.91 = 26,128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,990.52/62,086.91 = 26,128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,990.52x = 62,086.91 × 26,128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,990.52x = 1,622,259,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,259,868.79/44,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,057.82

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