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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,163.02, 61,744.54 and 9,998.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,163.02, 61,744.54 and 9,998.06 is: 14,997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,163.02 : 61,744.54 = 9,998.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,163.02/61,744.54 = 9,998.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,163.02x = 61,744.54 × 9,998.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,163.02x = 617,325,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,325,615.59/41,163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,997.09

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