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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,007.39, 61,511.01 and 31,660.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,007.39, 61,511.01 and 31,660.98 is: 47,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,007.39 : 61,511.01 = 31,660.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,007.39/61,511.01 = 31,660.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,007.39x = 61,511.01 × 31,660.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,007.39x = 1,947,498,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,498,857.39/41,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,491.41

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