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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,006.80, 45,010.20 and 26,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,006.80, 45,010.20 and 26,637.20 is: 39,955.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,006.80 : 45,010.20 = 26,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,006.80/45,010.20 = 26,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,006.80x = 45,010.20 × 26,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,006.80x = 1,198,945,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,945,699.44/30,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,955.80

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