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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,709.44, 46,063.98 and 26,536.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,709.44, 46,063.98 and 26,536.77 is: 39,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,709.44 : 46,063.98 = 26,536.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,709.44/46,063.98 = 26,536.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,709.44x = 46,063.98 × 26,536.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,709.44x = 1,222,389,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,389,242.54/30,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,805.00

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