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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.60, 40,459.86 and 22,836.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.60, 40,459.86 and 22,836.04 is: 34,206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.60 : 40,459.86 = 22,836.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.60/40,459.86 = 22,836.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.60x = 40,459.86 × 22,836.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.60x = 923,942,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,942,981.35/27,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,206.68

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