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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,222.52, 61,797.06 and 20,151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,222.52, 61,797.06 and 20,151.18 is: 30,208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,222.52 : 61,797.06 = 20,151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,222.52/61,797.06 = 20,151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,222.52x = 61,797.06 × 20,151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,222.52x = 1,245,283,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,283,679.53/41,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,208.82

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