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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.81, 39,713.23 and 14,669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.81, 39,713.23 and 14,669.34 is: 21,955.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.81 : 39,713.23 = 14,669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.81/39,713.23 = 14,669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.81x = 39,713.23 × 14,669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.81x = 582,566,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,566,873.37/26,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.64

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