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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.84, 35,895.42 and 14,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.84, 35,895.42 and 14,682.60 is: 20,262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.84 : 35,895.42 = 14,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.84/35,895.42 = 14,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.84x = 35,895.42 × 14,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.84x = 527,038,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,038,093.69/26,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.25

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