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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,060.83, 40,070.90 and 26,227.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,060.83, 40,070.90 and 26,227.29 is: 36,163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,060.83 : 40,070.90 = 26,227.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,060.83/40,070.90 = 26,227.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,060.83x = 40,070.90 × 26,227.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,060.83x = 1,050,951,114.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,951,114.86/29,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,163.84

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