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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.12, 36,844.03 and 21,036.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.12, 36,844.03 and 21,036.67 is: 29,016.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.12 : 36,844.03 = 21,036.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.12/36,844.03 = 21,036.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.12x = 36,844.03 × 21,036.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.12x = 775,075,634.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,075,634.77/26,711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,016.96

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