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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,009.78, 61,289.96 and 29,939.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,009.78, 61,289.96 and 29,939.78 is: 44,745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,009.78 : 61,289.96 = 29,939.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,009.78/61,289.96 = 29,939.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,009.78x = 61,289.96 × 29,939.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,009.78x = 1,835,007,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,007,918.61/41,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,745.62

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