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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.84, 37,050.72 and 19,799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.84, 37,050.72 and 19,799.04 is: 27,315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.84 : 37,050.72 = 19,799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.84/37,050.72 = 19,799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.84x = 37,050.72 × 19,799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.84x = 733,568,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,568,687.31/26,855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,315.05

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