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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,226.48, 61,759.80 and 32,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,226.48, 61,759.80 and 32,418 is: 48,564.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,226.48 : 61,759.80 = 32,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,226.48/61,759.80 = 32,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,226.48x = 61,759.80 × 32,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,226.48x = 2,002,129,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,129,196.40/41,226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,564.16

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