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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.01, 36,106.91 and 14,835.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.01, 36,106.91 and 14,835.54 is: 20,472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.01 : 36,106.91 = 14,835.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.01/36,106.91 = 14,835.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.01x = 36,106.91 × 14,835.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.01x = 535,665,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,665,504.79/26,165.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.59

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