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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,660.67, 60,953.54 and 18,159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,660.67, 60,953.54 and 18,159.54 is: 27,222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,660.67 : 60,953.54 = 18,159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,660.67/60,953.54 = 18,159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,660.67x = 60,953.54 × 18,159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,660.67x = 1,106,888,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,888,156.97/40,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,222.58

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