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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.53, 36,562.73 and 19,751.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.53, 36,562.73 and 19,751.48 is: 27,274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.53 : 36,562.73 = 19,751.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.53/36,562.73 = 19,751.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.53x = 36,562.73 × 19,751.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.53x = 722,168,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,168,123.46/26,477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,274.75

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