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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,670.54, 60,926.35 and 28,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,670.54, 60,926.35 and 28,018.06 is: 41,972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,670.54 : 60,926.35 = 28,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,670.54/60,926.35 = 28,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,670.54x = 60,926.35 × 28,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,670.54x = 1,707,037,685.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,037,685.16/40,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,972.34

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