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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,422.99, 41,960.57 and 26,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,422.99, 41,960.57 and 26,181.12 is: 36,110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,422.99 : 41,960.57 = 26,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,422.99/41,960.57 = 26,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,422.99x = 41,960.57 × 26,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,422.99x = 1,098,574,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,574,744.88/30,422.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,110.02

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