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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,069.60, 61,604.40 and 17,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,069.60, 61,604.40 and 17,741.60 is: 26,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,069.60 : 61,604.40 = 17,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,069.60/61,604.40 = 17,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,069.60x = 61,604.40 × 17,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,069.60x = 1,092,960,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,960,623.04/41,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.40

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