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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.08, 39,952.69 and 6,913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.08, 39,952.69 and 6,913.81 is: 10,370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.08 : 39,952.69 = 6,913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.08/39,952.69 = 6,913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.08x = 39,952.69 × 6,913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.08x = 276,225,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,225,154.46/26,635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.73

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