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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,029.88, 61,555.90 and 12,951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,029.88, 61,555.90 and 12,951.08 is: 19,430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,029.88 : 61,555.90 = 12,951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,029.88/61,555.90 = 12,951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,029.88x = 61,555.90 × 12,951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,029.88x = 797,215,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,215,385.37/41,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.12

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