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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,766.58, 36,955.92 and 23,924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,766.58, 36,955.92 and 23,924.84 is: 33,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,766.58 : 36,955.92 = 23,924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,766.58/36,955.92 = 23,924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,766.58x = 36,955.92 × 23,924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,766.58x = 884,164,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,164,475.72/26,766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,032.41

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