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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,145.76, 61,802.48 and 27,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,145.76, 61,802.48 and 27,125.88 is: 40,744.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,145.76 : 61,802.48 = 27,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,145.76/61,802.48 = 27,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,145.76x = 61,802.48 × 27,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,145.76x = 1,676,446,656.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,446,656.18/41,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,744.09

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