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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,268.39, 84,377.97 and 26,694.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,268.39, 84,377.97 and 26,694.66 is: 40,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,268.39 : 84,377.97 = 26,694.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,268.39/84,377.97 = 26,694.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,268.39x = 84,377.97 × 26,694.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,268.39x = 2,252,441,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,441,220.64/56,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,030.31

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