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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.52, 36,963.93 and 24,685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.52, 36,963.93 and 24,685.56 is: 34,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.52 : 36,963.93 = 24,685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.52/36,963.93 = 24,685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.52x = 36,963.93 × 24,685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.52x = 912,475,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,475,311.85/26,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,041.84

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