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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.67, 38,977.48 and 10,407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.67, 38,977.48 and 10,407.07 is: 15,596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.67 : 38,977.48 = 10,407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.67/38,977.48 = 10,407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.67x = 38,977.48 × 10,407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.67x = 405,641,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,641,362.78/26,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.99

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