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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.02, 61,743.03 and 9,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.02, 61,743.03 and 9,997.06 is: 14,995.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.02 : 61,743.03 = 9,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.02/61,743.03 = 9,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.02x = 61,743.03 × 9,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.02x = 617,248,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,248,775.49/41,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,995.59

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