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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,235.99, 61,811.73 and 16,265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,235.99, 61,811.73 and 16,265.93 is: 24,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,235.99 : 61,811.73 = 16,265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,235.99/61,811.73 = 16,265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,235.99x = 61,811.73 × 16,265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,235.99x = 1,005,424,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,424,964.30/41,235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.22

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