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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.76, 39,709.73 and 10,675.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.76, 39,709.73 and 10,675.45 is: 16,019.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.76 : 39,709.73 = 10,675.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.76/39,709.73 = 10,675.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.76x = 39,709.73 × 10,675.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.76x = 423,919,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,919,237.13/26,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,019.46

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