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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,231.97, 61,700.13 and 35,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,231.97, 61,700.13 and 35,704.26 is: 53,428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,231.97 : 61,700.13 = 35,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,231.97/61,700.13 = 35,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,231.97x = 61,700.13 × 35,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,231.97x = 2,202,957,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,957,483.55/41,231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,428.38

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