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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.80, 45,046.20 and 26,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.80, 45,046.20 and 26,805.20 is: 40,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.80 : 45,046.20 = 26,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.80/45,046.20 = 26,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.80x = 45,046.20 × 26,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.80x = 1,207,472,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,472,400.24/30,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,207.80

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