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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,201.70, 61,802.55 and 25,649.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,201.70, 61,802.55 and 25,649.70 is: 38,474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,201.70 : 61,802.55 = 25,649.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,201.70/61,802.55 = 25,649.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,201.70x = 61,802.55 × 25,649.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,201.70x = 1,585,216,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,216,866.74/41,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,474.55

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