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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.65, 45,393.08 and 26,992.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.65, 45,393.08 and 26,992.35 is: 40,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.65 : 45,393.08 = 26,992.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.65/45,393.08 = 26,992.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.65x = 45,393.08 × 26,992.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.65x = 1,225,265,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,265,767.98/30,256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,495.75

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