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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.93, 39,609.72 and 11,604.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.93, 39,609.72 and 11,604.93 is: 17,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.93 : 39,609.72 = 11,604.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.93/39,609.72 = 11,604.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.93x = 39,609.72 × 11,604.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.93x = 459,668,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,668,027.92/26,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.03

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