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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,394.88, 39,592.36 and 10,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,394.88, 39,592.36 and 10,823.44 is: 16,235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,394.88 : 39,592.36 = 10,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,394.88/39,592.36 = 10,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,394.88x = 39,592.36 × 10,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,394.88x = 428,525,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,525,532.92/26,394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.18

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