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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,999.67, 62,100.18 and 26,136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,999.67, 62,100.18 and 26,136.78 is: 36,069.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,999.67 : 62,100.18 = 26,136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,999.67/62,100.18 = 26,136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,999.67x = 62,100.18 × 26,136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,999.67x = 1,623,098,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,098,742.62/44,999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,069.13

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