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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,680.50, 36,776.30 and 18,063.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,680.50, 36,776.30 and 18,063.95 is: 24,899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,680.50 : 36,776.30 = 18,063.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,680.50/36,776.30 = 18,063.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,680.50x = 36,776.30 × 18,063.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,680.50x = 664,324,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,324,970.18/26,680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.27

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