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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.68, 36,703.43 and 18,097.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.68, 36,703.43 and 18,097.67 is: 24,961.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.68 : 36,703.43 = 18,097.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.68/36,703.43 = 18,097.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.68x = 36,703.43 × 18,097.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.68x = 664,246,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,246,564.01/26,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,961.65

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