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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.06, 40,014.12 and 6,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.06, 40,014.12 and 6,954.60 is: 10,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.06 : 40,014.12 = 6,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.06/40,014.12 = 6,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.06x = 40,014.12 × 6,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.06x = 278,282,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,282,198.95/26,676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.91

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