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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,009.65, 61,533.92 and 24,402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,009.65, 61,533.92 and 24,402.49 is: 36,615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,009.65 : 61,533.92 = 24,402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,009.65/61,533.92 = 24,402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,009.65x = 61,533.92 × 24,402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,009.65x = 1,501,580,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,580,867.46/41,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,615.31

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