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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,258.76, 61,889.34 and 10,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,258.76, 61,889.34 and 10,094 is: 15,141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,258.76 : 61,889.34 = 10,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,258.76/61,889.34 = 10,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,258.76x = 61,889.34 × 10,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,258.76x = 624,710,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,710,997.96/41,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.29

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