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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,644.73, 42,191.96 and 26,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,644.73, 42,191.96 and 26,150.44 is: 36,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,644.73 : 42,191.96 = 26,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,644.73/42,191.96 = 26,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,644.73x = 42,191.96 × 26,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,644.73x = 1,103,338,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,338,436.58/30,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,004.19

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