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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.74, 39,906.82 and 6,885.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.74, 39,906.82 and 6,885.11 is: 10,326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.74 : 39,906.82 = 6,885.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.74/39,906.82 = 6,885.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.74x = 39,906.82 × 6,885.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.74x = 274,762,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,762,845.45/26,607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.43

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