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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.40, 44,936.70 and 26,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.40, 44,936.70 and 26,303.80 is: 39,403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.40 : 44,936.70 = 26,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.40/44,936.70 = 26,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.40x = 44,936.70 × 26,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.40x = 1,182,005,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,005,969.46/29,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,403.61

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