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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.72, 40,395.72 and 13,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.72, 40,395.72 and 13,083.44 is: 19,629.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.72 : 40,395.72 = 13,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.72/40,395.72 = 13,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.72x = 40,395.72 × 13,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.72x = 528,514,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,514,978.88/26,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.36

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