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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.70, 39,905.55 and 22,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.70, 39,905.55 and 22,229.70 is: 33,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.70 : 39,905.55 = 22,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.70/39,905.55 = 22,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.70x = 39,905.55 × 22,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.70x = 887,088,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,088,404.84/26,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,344.55

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