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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,160.83, 61,731.99 and 24,525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,160.83, 61,731.99 and 24,525.59 is: 36,782.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,160.83 : 61,731.99 = 24,525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,160.83/61,731.99 = 24,525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,160.83x = 61,731.99 × 24,525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,160.83x = 1,514,013,167.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,013,167.96/41,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,782.87

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