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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,247.95, 61,731.69 and 25,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,247.95, 61,731.69 and 25,462.94 is: 38,107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,247.95 : 61,731.69 = 25,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,247.95/61,731.69 = 25,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,247.95x = 61,731.69 × 25,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,247.95x = 1,571,870,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,870,318.57/41,247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,107.84

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