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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,630.44, 45,984.54 and 26,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,630.44, 45,984.54 and 26,042.60 is: 39,096.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,630.44 : 45,984.54 = 26,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,630.44/45,984.54 = 26,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,630.44x = 45,984.54 × 26,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,630.44x = 1,197,556,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,556,751.48/30,630.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,096.96

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