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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,625.98, 46,118.85 and 26,723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,625.98, 46,118.85 and 26,723.78 is: 40,242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,625.98 : 46,118.85 = 26,723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,625.98/46,118.85 = 26,723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,625.98x = 46,118.85 × 26,723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,625.98x = 1,232,469,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,469,770.66/30,625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,242.62

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