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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.70, 40,217.55 and 25,674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.70, 40,217.55 and 25,674.10 is: 38,511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.70 : 40,217.55 = 25,674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.70/40,217.55 = 25,674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.70x = 40,217.55 × 25,674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.70x = 1,032,549,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,549,400.46/26,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,511.15

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