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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.76, 36,330.66 and 22,755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.76, 36,330.66 and 22,755.80 is: 31,436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.76 : 36,330.66 = 22,755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.76/36,330.66 = 22,755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.76x = 36,330.66 × 22,755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.76x = 826,733,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,733,232.83/26,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,436.21

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