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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.52, 39,036.79 and 6,303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.52, 39,036.79 and 6,303.09 is: 9,454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.52 : 39,036.79 = 6,303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.52/39,036.79 = 6,303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.52x = 39,036.79 × 6,303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.52x = 246,052,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,052,400.68/26,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,454.64

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