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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,479.06, 41,967.64 and 26,680.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,479.06, 41,967.64 and 26,680.97 is: 36,737.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,479.06 : 41,967.64 = 26,680.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,479.06/41,967.64 = 26,680.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,479.06x = 41,967.64 × 26,680.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,479.06x = 1,119,737,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,737,343.81/30,479.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,737.92

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