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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,651.19, 60,977.87 and 11,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,651.19, 60,977.87 and 11,069.63 is: 16,604.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,651.19 : 60,977.87 = 11,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,651.19/60,977.87 = 11,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,651.19x = 60,977.87 × 11,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,651.19x = 675,002,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,002,459.09/40,651.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.74

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