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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.84, 40,464.97 and 19,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.84, 40,464.97 and 19,544.90 is: 29,318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.84 : 40,464.97 = 19,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.84/40,464.97 = 19,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.84x = 40,464.97 × 19,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.84x = 790,883,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,883,540.97/26,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,318.22

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