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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,370.92, 39,473.82 and 14,646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,370.92, 39,473.82 and 14,646.44 is: 21,923.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,370.92 : 39,473.82 = 14,646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,370.92/39,473.82 = 14,646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,370.92x = 39,473.82 × 14,646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,370.92x = 578,150,936.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,150,936.20/26,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,923.81

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