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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.76, 36,783.96 and 25,470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.76, 36,783.96 and 25,470.84 is: 35,154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.76 : 36,783.96 = 25,470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.76/36,783.96 = 25,470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.76x = 36,783.96 × 25,470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.76x = 936,918,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,918,359.73/26,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,154.09

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