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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,563.73, 45,808.83 and 26,540.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,563.73, 45,808.83 and 26,540.73 is: 39,779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,563.73 : 45,808.83 = 26,540.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,563.73/45,808.83 = 26,540.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,563.73x = 45,808.83 × 26,540.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,563.73x = 1,215,799,788.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,799,788.65/30,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,779.17

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