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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,046.92, 61,545.72 and 16,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,046.92, 61,545.72 and 16,057.16 is: 24,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,046.92 : 61,545.72 = 16,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,046.92/61,545.72 = 16,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,046.92x = 61,545.72 × 16,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,046.92x = 988,249,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,249,473.36/41,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,076.09

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