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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,494.67, 39,748.98 and 15,390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,494.67, 39,748.98 and 15,390.68 is: 23,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,494.67 : 39,748.98 = 15,390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,494.67/39,748.98 = 15,390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,494.67x = 39,748.98 × 15,390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,494.67x = 611,763,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,763,839.54/26,494.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,090.08

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