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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.76, 36,514.40 and 19,397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.76, 36,514.40 and 19,397.88 is: 26,744.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.76 : 36,514.40 = 19,397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.76/36,514.40 = 19,397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.76x = 36,514.40 × 19,397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.76x = 708,301,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,301,852.48/26,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.76

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