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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,197.95, 61,780.91 and 14,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,197.95, 61,780.91 and 14,175.14 is: 21,257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,197.95 : 61,780.91 = 14,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,197.95/61,780.91 = 14,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,197.95x = 61,780.91 × 14,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,197.95x = 875,752,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,752,668.80/41,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,257.19

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