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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,146.67, 61,660.37 and 17,421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,146.67, 61,660.37 and 17,421.47 is: 26,106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,146.67 : 61,660.37 = 17,421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,146.67/61,660.37 = 17,421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,146.67x = 61,660.37 × 17,421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,146.67x = 1,074,213,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,213,890.73/41,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,106.95

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