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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,167.65, 61,733.25 and 14,872.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,167.65, 61,733.25 and 14,872.62 is: 22,302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,167.65 : 61,733.25 = 14,872.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,167.65/61,733.25 = 14,872.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,167.65x = 61,733.25 × 14,872.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,167.65x = 918,135,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,135,168.62/41,167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.35

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