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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,638.44, 45,996.54 and 26,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,638.44, 45,996.54 and 26,050.60 is: 39,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,638.44 : 45,996.54 = 26,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,638.44/45,996.54 = 26,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,638.44x = 45,996.54 × 26,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,638.44x = 1,198,237,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,237,234.94/30,638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,108.96

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