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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,054.64, 35,954.73 and 14,724.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,054.64, 35,954.73 and 14,724.09 is: 20,318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,054.64 : 35,954.73 = 14,724.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,054.64/35,954.73 = 14,724.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,054.64x = 35,954.73 × 14,724.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,054.64x = 529,400,680.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,400,680.45/26,054.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,318.86

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