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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.52, 39,922.68 and 10,820.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.52, 39,922.68 and 10,820.52 is: 16,230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.52 : 39,922.68 = 10,820.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.52/39,922.68 = 10,820.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.52x = 39,922.68 × 10,820.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.52x = 431,984,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,984,157.39/26,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,230.54

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