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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,848.99, 46,253.91 and 26,170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,848.99, 46,253.91 and 26,170.61 is: 39,239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,848.99 : 46,253.91 = 26,170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,848.99/46,253.91 = 26,170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,848.99x = 46,253.91 × 26,170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,848.99x = 1,210,493,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,493,039.59/30,848.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,239.31

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