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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,903.61, 40,341.97 and 10,030.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,903.61, 40,341.97 and 10,030.91 is: 15,041.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,903.61 : 40,341.97 = 10,030.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,903.61/40,341.97 = 10,030.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,903.61x = 40,341.97 × 10,030.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,903.61x = 404,666,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,666,424.70/26,903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.34

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