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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.82, 39,213.94 and 9,499.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.82, 39,213.94 and 9,499.11 is: 14,244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.82 : 39,213.94 = 9,499.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.82/39,213.94 = 9,499.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.82x = 39,213.94 × 9,499.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.82x = 372,497,529.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,497,529.59/26,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,244.20

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