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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,216.04, 61,825.14 and 11,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,216.04, 61,825.14 and 11,637 is: 17,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,216.04 : 61,825.14 = 11,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,216.04/61,825.14 = 11,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,216.04x = 61,825.14 × 11,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,216.04x = 719,459,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,459,154.18/41,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,455.80

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