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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.99, 39,332.65 and 18,445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.99, 39,332.65 and 18,445.83 is: 27,637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.99 : 39,332.65 = 18,445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.99/39,332.65 = 18,445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.99x = 39,332.65 × 18,445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.99x = 725,523,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,523,375.35/26,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,637.94

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