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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,364.92, 41,871.80 and 26,130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,364.92, 41,871.80 and 26,130.35 is: 36,032.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,364.92 : 41,871.80 = 26,130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,364.92/41,871.80 = 26,130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,364.92x = 41,871.80 × 26,130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,364.92x = 1,094,124,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,124,449.12/30,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,032.52

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