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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,206.22, 61,802.72 and 11,626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,206.22, 61,802.72 and 11,626.13 is: 17,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,206.22 : 61,802.72 = 11,626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,206.22/61,802.72 = 11,626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,206.22x = 61,802.72 × 11,626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,206.22x = 718,526,089.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,526,089.93/41,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,437.32

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