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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.58, 35,918.18 and 14,090.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.58, 35,918.18 and 14,090.92 is: 19,445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.58 : 35,918.18 = 14,090.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.58/35,918.18 = 14,090.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.58x = 35,918.18 × 14,090.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.58x = 506,120,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,120,130.47/26,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,445.54

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