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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,272.64, 61,912.24 and 24,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,272.64, 61,912.24 and 24,745.44 is: 37,120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,272.64 : 61,912.24 = 24,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,272.64/61,912.24 = 24,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,272.64x = 61,912.24 × 24,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,272.64x = 1,532,045,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,045,620.19/41,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,120.13

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