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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.72, 39,923.34 and 13,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.72, 39,923.34 and 13,954.44 is: 20,937.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.72 : 39,923.34 = 13,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.72/39,923.34 = 13,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.72x = 39,923.34 × 13,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.72x = 557,107,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,107,852.63/26,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,937.83

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