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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,946.80, 44,920.20 and 26,577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,946.80, 44,920.20 and 26,577.20 is: 39,865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,946.80 : 44,920.20 = 26,577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,946.80/44,920.20 = 26,577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,946.80x = 44,920.20 × 26,577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,946.80x = 1,193,853,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,853,139.44/29,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,865.80

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