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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.76, 36,778.08 and 22,906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.76, 36,778.08 and 22,906.44 is: 31,587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.76 : 36,778.08 = 22,906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.76/36,778.08 = 22,906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.76x = 36,778.08 × 22,906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.76x = 842,454,882.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,454,882.84/26,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,587.21

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