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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,147.70, 61,713.66 and 20,066.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,147.70, 61,713.66 and 20,066.56 is: 30,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,147.70 : 61,713.66 = 20,066.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,147.70/61,713.66 = 20,066.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,147.70x = 61,713.66 × 20,066.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,147.70x = 1,238,380,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,380,861.21/41,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,095.99

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