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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,126.59, 61,714.46 and 37,780.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,126.59, 61,714.46 and 37,780.48 is: 56,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,126.59 : 61,714.46 = 37,780.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,126.59/61,714.46 = 37,780.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,126.59x = 61,714.46 × 37,780.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,126.59x = 2,331,601,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,601,533.68/41,126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,693.29

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