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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.91, 39,667.46 and 6,723.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.91, 39,667.46 and 6,723.47 is: 10,085.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.91 : 39,667.46 = 6,723.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.91/39,667.46 = 6,723.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.91x = 39,667.46 × 6,723.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.91x = 266,702,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,702,795.76/26,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.22

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