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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.31, 40,160.13 and 26,674.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.31, 40,160.13 and 26,674.47 is: 39,721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.31 : 40,160.13 = 26,674.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.31/40,160.13 = 26,674.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.31x = 40,160.13 × 26,674.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.31x = 1,071,250,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,250,182.88/26,969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,721.08

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