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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.03, 36,801.29 and 25,788.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.03, 36,801.29 and 25,788.81 is: 35,591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.03 : 36,801.29 = 25,788.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.03/36,801.29 = 25,788.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.03x = 36,801.29 × 25,788.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.03x = 949,061,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,061,402.03/26,665.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,591.99

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