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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.31, 39,472.19 and 12,075.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.31, 39,472.19 and 12,075.94 is: 18,106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.31 : 39,472.19 = 12,075.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.31/39,472.19 = 12,075.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.31x = 39,472.19 × 12,075.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.31x = 476,663,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,663,826.14/26,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.67

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