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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,292.97, 60,445.94 and 16,926.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,292.97, 60,445.94 and 16,926.09 is: 25,391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,292.97 : 60,445.94 = 16,926.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,292.97/60,445.94 = 16,926.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,292.97x = 60,445.94 × 16,926.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,292.97x = 1,023,113,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,113,335.94/40,292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,391.86

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