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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,955.67, 61,433.51 and 11,373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,955.67, 61,433.51 and 11,373.53 is: 17,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,955.67 : 61,433.51 = 11,373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,955.67/61,433.51 = 11,373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,955.67x = 61,433.51 × 11,373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,955.67x = 698,715,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,715,504.96/40,955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,060.29

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