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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,667.96, 60,997.62 and 19,601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,667.96, 60,997.62 and 19,601.48 is: 29,400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,667.96 : 60,997.62 = 19,601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,667.96/60,997.62 = 19,601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,667.96x = 60,997.62 × 19,601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,667.96x = 1,195,643,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,643,628.48/40,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,400.14

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