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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,007.31, 84,013.41 and 26,049.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,007.31, 84,013.41 and 26,049.67 is: 39,075.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,007.31 : 84,013.41 = 26,049.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,007.31/84,013.41 = 26,049.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,007.31x = 84,013.41 × 26,049.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,007.31x = 2,188,521,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,521,606.07/56,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,075.64

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