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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,537.76, 39,806.64 and 10,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,537.76, 39,806.64 and 10,955.52 is: 16,433.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,537.76 : 39,806.64 = 10,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,537.76/39,806.64 = 10,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,537.76x = 39,806.64 × 10,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,537.76x = 436,102,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,102,440.65/26,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,433.28

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