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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,079.60, 61,619.40 and 34,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,079.60, 61,619.40 and 34,664.40 is: 51,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,079.60 : 61,619.40 = 34,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,079.60/61,619.40 = 34,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,079.60x = 61,619.40 × 34,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,079.60x = 2,135,999,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,999,529.36/41,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,996.60

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