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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.98, 39,560.43 and 12,325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.98, 39,560.43 and 12,325.97 is: 18,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.98 : 39,560.43 = 12,325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.98/39,560.43 = 12,325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.98x = 39,560.43 × 12,325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.98x = 487,620,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,620,673.37/26,364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,495.01

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