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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,277.68, 61,918.72 and 24,645.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,277.68, 61,918.72 and 24,645.68 is: 36,969.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,277.68 : 61,918.72 = 24,645.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,277.68/61,918.72 = 24,645.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,277.68x = 61,918.72 × 24,645.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,277.68x = 1,526,028,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,028,959.13/41,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,969.83

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