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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.29, 36,713.61 and 18,943.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.29, 36,713.61 and 18,943.49 is: 26,150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.29 : 36,713.61 = 18,943.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.29/36,713.61 = 18,943.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.29x = 36,713.61 × 18,943.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.29x = 695,483,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,483,720.33/26,595.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.64

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