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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.52, 39,954.46 and 9,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.52, 39,954.46 and 9,125.76 is: 13,673.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.52 : 39,954.46 = 9,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.52/39,954.46 = 9,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.52x = 39,954.46 × 9,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.52x = 364,614,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,614,812.89/26,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.64

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