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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,122.41, 61,682.28 and 17,423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,122.41, 61,682.28 and 17,423.62 is: 26,134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,122.41 : 61,682.28 = 17,423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,122.41/61,682.28 = 17,423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,122.41x = 61,682.28 × 17,423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,122.41x = 1,074,728,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,728,607.45/41,122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,134.86

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