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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,059.83, 61,705.17 and 24,422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,059.83, 61,705.17 and 24,422.88 is: 36,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,059.83 : 61,705.17 = 24,422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,059.83/61,705.17 = 24,422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,059.83x = 61,705.17 × 24,422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,059.83x = 1,507,017,962.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,017,962.29/41,059.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,702.98

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