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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,632.69, 45,987.92 and 26,044.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,632.69, 45,987.92 and 26,044.85 is: 39,100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,632.69 : 45,987.92 = 26,044.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,632.69/45,987.92 = 26,044.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,632.69x = 45,987.92 × 26,044.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,632.69x = 1,197,748,118.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,748,118.05/30,632.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,100.33

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