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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.21, 35,964.97 and 15,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.21, 35,964.97 and 15,445.54 is: 21,314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.21 : 35,964.97 = 15,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.21/35,964.97 = 15,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.21x = 35,964.97 × 15,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.21x = 555,498,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,498,382.73/26,062.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.32

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