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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,510.49, 36,545.99 and 18,527.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,510.49, 36,545.99 and 18,527.94 is: 25,541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,510.49 : 36,545.99 = 18,527.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,510.49/36,545.99 = 18,527.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,510.49x = 36,545.99 × 18,527.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,510.49x = 677,121,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,121,817.32/26,510.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,541.66

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