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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.64, 39,645.06 and 18,649.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.64, 39,645.06 and 18,649.64 is: 27,979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.64 : 39,645.06 = 18,649.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.64/39,645.06 = 18,649.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.64x = 39,645.06 × 18,649.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.64x = 739,366,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,366,096.78/26,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,979.12

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