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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,032.17, 39,047.91 and 6,310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,032.17, 39,047.91 and 6,310.91 is: 9,466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,032.17 : 39,047.91 = 6,310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,032.17/39,047.91 = 6,310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,032.17x = 39,047.91 × 6,310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,032.17x = 246,427,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,427,650.46/26,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.27

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