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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.76, 39,247.13 and 21,529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.76, 39,247.13 and 21,529.02 is: 32,293.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.76 : 39,247.13 = 21,529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.76/39,247.13 = 21,529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.76x = 39,247.13 × 21,529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.76x = 844,952,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,952,447.71/26,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,293.54

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