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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,063.52, 61,646.31 and 28,662.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,063.52, 61,646.31 and 28,662.42 is: 43,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,063.52 : 61,646.31 = 28,662.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,063.52/61,646.31 = 28,662.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,063.52x = 61,646.31 × 28,662.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,063.52x = 1,766,932,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,932,428.67/41,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,029.25

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