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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.84, 40,410.66 and 18,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.84, 40,410.66 and 18,079.40 is: 27,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.84 : 40,410.66 = 18,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.84/40,410.66 = 18,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.84x = 40,410.66 × 18,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.84x = 730,600,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,600,486.40/26,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,104.61

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