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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,171.46, 61,609.56 and 35,643.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,171.46, 61,609.56 and 35,643.82 is: 53,337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,171.46 : 61,609.56 = 35,643.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,171.46/61,609.56 = 35,643.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,171.46x = 61,609.56 × 35,643.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,171.46x = 2,196,000,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,000,066.92/41,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,337.92

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