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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,464.56, 41,947.63 and 26,666.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,464.56, 41,947.63 and 26,666.47 is: 36,717.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,464.56 : 41,947.63 = 26,666.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,464.56/41,947.63 = 26,666.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,464.56x = 41,947.63 × 26,666.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,464.56x = 1,118,595,216.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,595,216.97/30,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,717.92

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