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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,003.41, 60,002.67 and 16,630.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,003.41, 60,002.67 and 16,630.05 is: 24,944.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,003.41 : 60,002.67 = 16,630.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,003.41/60,002.67 = 16,630.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,003.41x = 60,002.67 × 16,630.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,003.41x = 997,847,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,847,402.23/40,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,944.06

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