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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,680.72, 36,776.57 and 18,064.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,680.72, 36,776.57 and 18,064.15 is: 24,899.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,680.72 : 36,776.57 = 18,064.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,680.72/36,776.57 = 18,064.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,680.72x = 36,776.57 × 18,064.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,680.72x = 664,337,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,337,699.58/26,680.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.54

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