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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.65, 39,619.61 and 10,824.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.65, 39,619.61 and 10,824.63 is: 16,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.65 : 39,619.61 = 10,824.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.65/39,619.61 = 10,824.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.65x = 39,619.61 × 10,824.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.65x = 428,867,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,867,618.99/26,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,238.43

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