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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.61, 39,055.61 and 23,552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.61, 39,055.61 and 23,552.41 is: 35,270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.61 : 39,055.61 = 23,552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.61/39,055.61 = 23,552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.61x = 39,055.61 × 23,552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.61x = 919,853,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,853,739.52/26,079.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,270.99

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