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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,144.63, 61,676.78 and 20,083.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,144.63, 61,676.78 and 20,083.82 is: 30,106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,144.63 : 61,676.78 = 20,083.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,144.63/61,676.78 = 20,083.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,144.63x = 61,676.78 × 20,083.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,144.63x = 1,238,704,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,704,938.90/41,144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,106.12

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