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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,912.67, 37,140.69 and 22,428.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,912.67, 37,140.69 and 22,428.93 is: 30,952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,912.67 : 37,140.69 = 22,428.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,912.67/37,140.69 = 22,428.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,912.67x = 37,140.69 × 22,428.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,912.67x = 833,025,936.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,025,936.16/26,912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,952.93

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