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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.06, 39 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.06, 39 and 19.22 is: 28.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.06 : 39 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.06/39 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.06x = 39 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.06x = 749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.58/26.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.76

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