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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.93, 39,490.97 and 8,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.93, 39,490.97 and 8,795.82 is: 13,194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.93 : 39,490.97 = 8,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.93/39,490.97 = 8,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.93x = 39,490.97 × 8,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.93x = 347,355,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,355,463.75/26,325.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,194.42

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