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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.73, 39,357.99 and 10,645.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.73, 39,357.99 and 10,645.35 is: 15,974.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.73 : 39,357.99 = 10,645.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.73/39,357.99 = 10,645.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.73x = 39,357.99 × 10,645.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.73x = 418,979,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,979,578.85/26,227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,974.68

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