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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,245.56, 61,788.62 and 24,618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,245.56, 61,788.62 and 24,618.84 is: 36,880.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,245.56 : 61,788.62 = 24,618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,245.56/61,788.62 = 24,618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,245.56x = 61,788.62 × 24,618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,245.56x = 1,521,164,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,164,149.60/41,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,880.68

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