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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.13, 61.67 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.13, 61.67 and 25.92 is: 38.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.13 : 61.67 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.13/61.67 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.13x = 61.67 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.13x = 1,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598.55/41.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.87

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