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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,255, 61,883.72 and 10,090.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,255, 61,883.72 and 10,090.25 is: 15,135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,255 : 61,883.72 = 10,090.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,255/61,883.72 = 10,090.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,255x = 61,883.72 × 10,090.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,255x = 624,422,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,422,205.73/41,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.67

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