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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,073.36, 56,710.98 and 26,967.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,073.36, 56,710.98 and 26,967.21 is: 37,234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,073.36 : 56,710.98 = 26,967.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,073.36/56,710.98 = 26,967.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,073.36x = 56,710.98 × 26,967.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,073.36x = 1,529,336,906.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,336,906.97/41,073.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,234.28

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