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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.84, 40,466.47 and 19,545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.84, 40,466.47 and 19,545.90 is: 29,319.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.84 : 40,466.47 = 19,545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.84/40,466.47 = 19,545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.84x = 40,466.47 × 19,545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.84x = 790,953,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,953,575.97/26,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,319.73

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