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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.54, 40,011.03 and 22,318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.54, 40,011.03 and 22,318.32 is: 33,481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.54 : 40,011.03 = 22,318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.54/40,011.03 = 22,318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.54x = 40,011.03 × 22,318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.54x = 892,978,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,978,971.07/26,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,481.85

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