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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.54, 39,064.47 and 12,924.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.54, 39,064.47 and 12,924.34 is: 19,371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.54 : 39,064.47 = 12,924.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.54/39,064.47 = 12,924.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.54x = 39,064.47 × 12,924.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.54x = 504,882,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,882,492.20/26,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.96

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