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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,271.68, 61,910.56 and 14,976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,271.68, 61,910.56 and 14,976.56 is: 22,465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,271.68 : 61,910.56 = 14,976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,271.68/61,910.56 = 14,976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,271.68x = 61,910.56 × 14,976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,271.68x = 927,207,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,207,216.47/41,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.94

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