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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.75, 62,088.62 and 26,130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.75, 62,088.62 and 26,130.09 is: 36,059.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.75 : 62,088.62 = 26,130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.75/62,088.62 = 26,130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.75x = 62,088.62 × 26,130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.75x = 1,622,381,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,381,228.58/44,991.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,059.53

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