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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,476.56, 39,714.84 and 13,339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,476.56, 39,714.84 and 13,339.98 is: 20,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,476.56 : 39,714.84 = 13,339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,476.56/39,714.84 = 13,339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,476.56x = 39,714.84 × 13,339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,476.56x = 529,795,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,795,171.30/26,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,009.97

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