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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,273.58, 61,914.48 and 14,980.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,273.58, 61,914.48 and 14,980.38 is: 22,472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,273.58 : 61,914.48 = 14,980.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,273.58/61,914.48 = 14,980.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,273.58x = 61,914.48 × 14,980.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,273.58x = 927,502,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,502,437.90/41,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,472.06

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