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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,264.11, 60,403.23 and 15,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,264.11, 60,403.23 and 15,306.34 is: 22,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,264.11 : 60,403.23 = 15,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,264.11/60,403.23 = 15,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,264.11x = 60,403.23 × 15,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,264.11x = 924,552,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,552,375.48/40,264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,962.20

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