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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,201.73, 61,751.97 and 18,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,201.73, 61,751.97 and 18,984.24 is: 28,453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,201.73 : 61,751.97 = 18,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,201.73/61,751.97 = 18,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,201.73x = 61,751.97 × 18,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,201.73x = 1,172,314,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,314,218.95/41,201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,453.03

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