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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,252.52, 61,827.96 and 16,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,252.52, 61,827.96 and 16,267.44 is: 24,381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,252.52 : 61,827.96 = 16,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,252.52/61,827.96 = 16,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,252.52x = 61,827.96 × 16,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,252.52x = 1,005,782,629.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,782,629.62/41,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.12

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