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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.52, 39,469.44 and 9,669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.52, 39,469.44 and 9,669.69 is: 14,506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.52 : 39,469.44 = 9,669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.52/39,469.44 = 9,669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.52x = 39,469.44 × 9,669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.52x = 381,657,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,657,249.27/26,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,506.43

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