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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,680.84, 36,791.90 and 22,916.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,680.84, 36,791.90 and 22,916.46 is: 31,600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,680.84 : 36,791.90 = 22,916.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,680.84/36,791.90 = 22,916.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,680.84x = 36,791.90 × 22,916.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,680.84x = 843,140,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,140,104.67/26,680.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,600.96

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