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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,026.95, 66,277.88 and 26,806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,026.95, 66,277.88 and 26,806.22 is: 36,992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,026.95 : 66,277.88 = 26,806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,026.95/66,277.88 = 26,806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,026.95x = 66,277.88 × 26,806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,026.95x = 1,776,659,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,659,316.06/48,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,992.96

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