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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,399.72, 45,379.62 and 26,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,399.72, 45,379.62 and 26,266.32 is: 39,209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,399.72 : 45,379.62 = 26,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,399.72/45,379.62 = 26,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,399.72x = 45,379.62 × 26,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,399.72x = 1,191,955,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,955,620.40/30,399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,209.43

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