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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,751.54, 36,917.64 and 16,007.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,751.54, 36,917.64 and 16,007.46 is: 22,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,751.54 : 36,917.64 = 16,007.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,751.54/36,917.64 = 16,007.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,751.54x = 36,917.64 × 16,007.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,751.54x = 590,957,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,957,645.59/26,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.60

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