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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.44, 39,855.12 and 23,712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.44, 39,855.12 and 23,712.44 is: 35,490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.44 : 39,855.12 = 23,712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.44/39,855.12 = 23,712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.44x = 39,855.12 × 23,712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.44x = 945,062,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,062,141.69/26,628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,490.71

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