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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,127.32, 61,694 and 36,230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,127.32, 61,694 and 36,230.88 is: 54,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,127.32 : 61,694 = 36,230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,127.32/61,694 = 36,230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,127.32x = 61,694 × 36,230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,127.32x = 2,235,227,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,227,910.72/41,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,348.98

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