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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.75, 35,999.06 and 17,666.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.75, 35,999.06 and 17,666.67 is: 24,400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.75 : 35,999.06 = 17,666.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.75/35,999.06 = 17,666.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.75x = 35,999.06 × 17,666.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.75x = 635,983,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,983,425.00/26,064.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.14

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