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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.84, 40,467.97 and 19,546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.84, 40,467.97 and 19,546.90 is: 29,321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.84 : 40,467.97 = 19,546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.84/40,467.97 = 19,546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.84x = 40,467.97 × 19,546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.84x = 791,023,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,023,362.79/26,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,321.23

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