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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,234.79, 41,709.49 and 26,035.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,234.79, 41,709.49 and 26,035.75 is: 35,916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,234.79 : 41,709.49 = 26,035.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,234.79/41,709.49 = 26,035.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,234.79x = 41,709.49 × 26,035.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,234.79x = 1,085,937,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,937,854.27/30,234.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,916.83

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