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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.73, 36,940.46 and 16,155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.73, 36,940.46 and 16,155.32 is: 22,294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.73 : 36,940.46 = 16,155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.73/36,940.46 = 16,155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.73x = 36,940.46 × 16,155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.73x = 596,784,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,784,686.77/26,767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,294.93

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