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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.80, 40,466.70 and 26,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.80, 40,466.70 and 26,070.60 is: 39,105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.80 : 40,466.70 = 26,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.80/40,466.70 = 26,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.80x = 40,466.70 × 26,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.80x = 1,054,991,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,991,149.02/26,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,105.90

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