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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,145.63, 61,681.47 and 14,844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,145.63, 61,681.47 and 14,844.21 is: 22,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,145.63 : 61,681.47 = 14,844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,145.63/61,681.47 = 14,844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,145.63x = 61,681.47 × 14,844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,145.63x = 915,612,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,612,693.79/41,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.98

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