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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.64, 37,134.79 and 22,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.64, 37,134.79 and 22,929.52 is: 31,570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.64 : 37,134.79 = 22,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.64/37,134.79 = 22,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.64x = 37,134.79 × 22,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.64x = 851,482,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,482,910.00/26,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,570.73

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