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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,031.84, 61,663.18 and 24,394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,031.84, 61,663.18 and 24,394.84 is: 36,660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,031.84 : 61,663.18 = 24,394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,031.84/61,663.18 = 24,394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,031.84x = 61,663.18 × 24,394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,031.84x = 1,504,263,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,263,409.99/41,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,660.88

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