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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.07, 39,919.68 and 8,843.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.07, 39,919.68 and 8,843.31 is: 13,265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.07 : 39,919.68 = 8,843.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.07/39,919.68 = 8,843.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.07x = 39,919.68 × 8,843.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.07x = 353,022,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,022,105.34/26,611.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.99

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