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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.08, 40,187.19 and 7,074.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.08, 40,187.19 and 7,074.03 is: 10,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.08 : 40,187.19 = 7,074.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.08/40,187.19 = 7,074.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.08x = 40,187.19 × 7,074.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.08x = 284,285,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,285,387.68/26,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.01

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