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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,035.83, 61,553.73 and 12,975.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,035.83, 61,553.73 and 12,975.57 is: 19,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,035.83 : 61,553.73 = 12,975.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,035.83/61,553.73 = 12,975.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,035.83x = 61,553.73 × 12,975.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,035.83x = 798,694,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,694,732.38/41,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,463.35

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