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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.86, 35,980.25 and 23,963.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.86, 35,980.25 and 23,963.14 is: 33,123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.86 : 35,980.25 = 23,963.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.86/35,980.25 = 23,963.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.86x = 35,980.25 × 23,963.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.86x = 862,199,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,199,827.94/26,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,123.50

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