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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,703.73, 36,865.06 and 24,936.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,703.73, 36,865.06 and 24,936.85 is: 34,425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,703.73 : 36,865.06 = 24,936.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,703.73/36,865.06 = 24,936.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,703.73x = 36,865.06 × 24,936.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,703.73x = 919,298,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,298,471.46/26,703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,425.85

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