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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,130.94, 39,246.83 and 22,391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,130.94, 39,246.83 and 22,391.17 is: 33,629.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,130.94 : 39,246.83 = 22,391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,130.94/39,246.83 = 22,391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,130.94x = 39,246.83 × 22,391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,130.94x = 878,782,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,782,134.30/26,130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,629.95

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