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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,245.44, 61,878.78 and 19,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,245.44, 61,878.78 and 19,074.72 is: 28,616.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,245.44 : 61,878.78 = 19,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,245.44/61,878.78 = 19,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,245.44x = 61,878.78 × 19,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,245.44x = 1,180,320,402.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,320,402.44/41,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,616.99

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