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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,284.48, 61,934.16 and 15,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,284.48, 61,934.16 and 15,026.08 is: 22,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,284.48 : 61,934.16 = 15,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,284.48/61,934.16 = 15,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,284.48x = 61,934.16 × 15,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,284.48x = 930,627,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,627,642.89/41,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.83

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