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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.86, 39,909.33 and 15,512.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.86, 39,909.33 and 15,512.66 is: 23,270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.86 : 39,909.33 = 15,512.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.86/39,909.33 = 15,512.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.86x = 39,909.33 × 15,512.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.86x = 619,100,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,100,085.35/26,604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,270.19

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