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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,062.76, 47,023.61 and 26,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,062.76, 47,023.61 and 26,388.96 is: 36,429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,062.76 : 47,023.61 = 26,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,062.76/47,023.61 = 26,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,062.76x = 47,023.61 × 26,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,062.76x = 1,240,903,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,903,855.06/34,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,429.93

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