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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,206.62, 61,656.83 and 24,575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,206.62, 61,656.83 and 24,575.70 is: 36,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,206.62 : 61,656.83 = 24,575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,206.62/61,656.83 = 24,575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,206.62x = 61,656.83 × 24,575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,206.62x = 1,515,259,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,259,757.03/41,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,772.24

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