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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,011.65, 61,536.92 and 24,404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,011.65, 61,536.92 and 24,404.49 is: 36,618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,011.65 : 61,536.92 = 24,404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,011.65/61,536.92 = 24,404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,011.65x = 61,536.92 × 24,404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,011.65x = 1,501,777,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,777,148.77/41,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,618.31

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