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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,535.56, 45,706.14 and 26,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,535.56, 45,706.14 and 26,336.52 is: 39,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,535.56 : 45,706.14 = 26,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,535.56/45,706.14 = 26,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,535.56x = 45,706.14 × 26,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,535.56x = 1,203,740,670.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,740,670.23/30,535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,420.95

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