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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.71, 35,898.81 and 14,077.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.71, 35,898.81 and 14,077.06 is: 19,426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.71 : 35,898.81 = 14,077.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.71/35,898.81 = 14,077.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.71x = 35,898.81 × 14,077.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.71x = 505,349,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,349,702.30/26,013.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.28

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