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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.80, 36,210.72 and 18,692.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.80, 36,210.72 and 18,692.48 is: 25,767.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.80 : 36,210.72 = 18,692.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.80/36,210.72 = 18,692.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.80x = 36,210.72 × 18,692.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.80x = 676,868,159.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,868,159.39/26,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,767.00

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