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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,252.52, 61,870.94 and 11,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,252.52, 61,870.94 and 11,663.22 is: 17,492.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,252.52 : 61,870.94 = 11,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,252.52/61,870.94 = 11,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,252.52x = 61,870.94 × 11,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,252.52x = 721,614,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,614,384.83/41,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,492.61

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