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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,003.70, 61,507.98 and 12,924.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,003.70, 61,507.98 and 12,924.65 is: 19,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,003.70 : 61,507.98 = 12,924.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,003.70/61,507.98 = 12,924.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,003.70x = 61,507.98 × 12,924.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,003.70x = 794,968,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,968,806.17/41,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.73

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