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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.80, 45,007.80 and 26,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.80, 45,007.80 and 26,728.40 is: 40,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.80 : 45,007.80 = 26,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.80/45,007.80 = 26,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.80x = 45,007.80 × 26,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.80x = 1,202,986,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,986,481.52/30,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,058.42

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