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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,792.16, 36,965.04 and 15,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,792.16, 36,965.04 and 15,610.08 is: 21,537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,792.16 : 36,965.04 = 15,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,792.16/36,965.04 = 15,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,792.16x = 36,965.04 × 15,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,792.16x = 577,027,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,027,231.60/26,792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,537.17

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