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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,247.54, 61,791.66 and 24,620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,247.54, 61,791.66 and 24,620.82 is: 36,883.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,247.54 : 61,791.66 = 24,620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,247.54/61,791.66 = 24,620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,247.54x = 61,791.66 × 24,620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,247.54x = 1,521,361,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,361,338.36/41,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,883.69

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