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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.22, 39,010.83 and 6,285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.22, 39,010.83 and 6,285.77 is: 9,428.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.22 : 39,010.83 = 6,285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.22/39,010.83 = 6,285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.22x = 39,010.83 × 6,285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.22x = 245,212,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,212,991.65/26,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.65

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