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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.73, 36,943.77 and 16,164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.73, 36,943.77 and 16,164.93 is: 22,304.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.73 : 36,943.77 = 16,164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.73/36,943.77 = 16,164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.73x = 36,943.77 × 16,164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.73x = 597,193,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,193,455.99/26,774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,304.37

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