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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.84, 40,474.71 and 11,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.84, 40,474.71 and 11,195.52 is: 16,786.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.84 : 40,474.71 = 11,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.84/40,474.71 = 11,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.84x = 40,474.71 × 11,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.84x = 453,135,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,135,425.30/26,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,786.00

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