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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,170.02, 61,755.03 and 10,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,170.02, 61,755.03 and 10,005.06 is: 15,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,170.02 : 61,755.03 = 10,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,170.02/61,755.03 = 10,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,170.02x = 61,755.03 × 10,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,170.02x = 617,862,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,862,780.45/41,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,007.59

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