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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,161.82, 56,779.62 and 24,797.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,161.82, 56,779.62 and 24,797.66 is: 34,206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,161.82 : 56,779.62 = 24,797.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,161.82/56,779.62 = 24,797.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,161.82x = 56,779.62 × 24,797.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,161.82x = 1,408,001,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,001,334.80/41,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,206.49

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