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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.61, 40,028.21 and 25,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.61, 40,028.21 and 25,285.80 is: 37,959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.61 : 40,028.21 = 25,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.61/40,028.21 = 25,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.61x = 40,028.21 × 25,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.61x = 1,012,145,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,145,185.99/26,663.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,959.80

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