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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,028.98, 61,543.48 and 12,951.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,028.98, 61,543.48 and 12,951.22 is: 19,426.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,028.98 : 61,543.48 = 12,951.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,028.98/61,543.48 = 12,951.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,028.98x = 61,543.48 × 12,951.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,028.98x = 797,062,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,062,962.81/41,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.83

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