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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.73, 39,735.66 and 24,645.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.73, 39,735.66 and 24,645.67 is: 37,151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.73 : 39,735.66 = 24,645.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.73/39,735.66 = 24,645.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.73x = 39,735.66 × 24,645.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.73x = 979,311,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,311,956.67/26,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,151.82

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