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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.52, 39,467.79 and 14,490.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.52, 39,467.79 and 14,490.18 is: 21,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.52 : 39,467.79 = 14,490.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.52/39,467.79 = 14,490.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.52x = 39,467.79 × 14,490.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.52x = 571,895,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,895,381.30/26,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,700.09

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