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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.68, 35,852.54 and 21,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.68, 35,852.54 and 21,702.92 is: 29,922.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.68 : 35,852.54 = 21,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.68/35,852.54 = 21,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.68x = 35,852.54 × 21,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.68x = 778,104,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,104,807.42/26,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,922.87

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