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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,161.59, 61,699.93 and 20,075.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,161.59, 61,699.93 and 20,075.58 is: 30,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,161.59 : 61,699.93 = 20,075.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,161.59/61,699.93 = 20,075.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,161.59x = 61,699.93 × 20,075.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,161.59x = 1,238,661,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,661,668.61/41,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,092.66

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