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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,953.73, 61,430.55 and 11,371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,953.73, 61,430.55 and 11,371.55 is: 17,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,953.73 : 61,430.55 = 11,371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,953.73/61,430.55 = 11,371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,953.73x = 61,430.55 × 11,371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,953.73x = 698,560,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,560,570.85/40,953.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.31

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