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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,668.70, 45,779.24 and 26,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,668.70, 45,779.24 and 26,314.14 is: 39,279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,668.70 : 45,779.24 = 26,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,668.70/45,779.24 = 26,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,668.70x = 45,779.24 × 26,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,668.70x = 1,204,641,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,641,330.45/30,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,279.18

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