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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.70, 40,410.13 and 17,110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.70, 40,410.13 and 17,110.90 is: 25,642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.70 : 40,410.13 = 17,110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.70/40,410.13 = 17,110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.70x = 40,410.13 × 17,110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.70x = 691,453,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,453,693.42/26,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,642.92

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