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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.91, 36,699.62 and 18,094.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.91, 36,699.62 and 18,094.90 is: 24,957.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.91 : 36,699.62 = 18,094.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.91/36,699.62 = 18,094.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.91x = 36,699.62 × 18,094.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.91x = 664,075,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,075,840.53/26,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.84

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