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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,137.80, 61,706.70 and 35,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,137.80, 61,706.70 and 35,305.80 is: 52,958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,137.80 : 61,706.70 = 35,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,137.80/61,706.70 = 35,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,137.80x = 61,706.70 × 35,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,137.80x = 2,178,604,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,604,408.86/41,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,958.70

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