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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,561.03, 45,718.83 and 26,445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,561.03, 45,718.83 and 26,445.83 is: 39,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,561.03 : 45,718.83 = 26,445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,561.03/45,718.83 = 26,445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,561.03x = 45,718.83 × 26,445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,561.03x = 1,209,072,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,072,177.38/30,561.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,562.55

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