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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,264.76, 56,958.32 and 26,360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,264.76, 56,958.32 and 26,360.76 is: 36,386.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,264.76 : 56,958.32 = 26,360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,264.76/56,958.32 = 26,360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,264.76x = 56,958.32 × 26,360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,264.76x = 1,501,464,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,464,603.52/41,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,386.12

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