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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,366.80, 44,021.40 and 26,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,366.80, 44,021.40 and 26,256.40 is: 39,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,366.80 : 44,021.40 = 26,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,366.80/44,021.40 = 26,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,366.80x = 44,021.40 × 26,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,366.80x = 1,155,843,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,843,486.96/29,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,358.85

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