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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.93, 36,893.70 and 23,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.93, 36,893.70 and 23,023.24 is: 31,741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.93 : 36,893.70 = 23,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.93/36,893.70 = 23,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.93x = 36,893.70 × 23,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.93x = 849,412,261.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,412,261.84/26,759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,741.94

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