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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.61, 39,493.20 and 6,607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.61, 39,493.20 and 6,607.73 is: 9,911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.61 : 39,493.20 = 6,607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.61/39,493.20 = 6,607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.61x = 39,493.20 × 6,607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.61x = 260,960,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,960,525.95/26,329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.29

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