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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,145.03, 61,717.54 and 14,484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,145.03, 61,717.54 and 14,484.74 is: 21,727.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,145.03 : 61,717.54 = 14,484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,145.03/61,717.54 = 14,484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,145.03x = 61,717.54 × 14,484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,145.03x = 893,962,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,962,520.34/41,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.11

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