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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,617.96, 40,826.66 and 22,052.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,617.96, 40,826.66 and 22,052.26 is: 30,397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,617.96 : 40,826.66 = 22,052.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,617.96/40,826.66 = 22,052.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,617.96x = 40,826.66 × 22,052.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,617.96x = 900,320,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,320,121.25/29,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,397.78

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