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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.98, 39,361.44 and 23,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.98, 39,361.44 and 23,329.82 is: 34,949.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.98 : 39,361.44 = 23,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.98/39,361.44 = 23,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.98x = 39,361.44 × 23,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.98x = 918,295,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,295,496.03/26,274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,949.42

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