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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,292.76, 61,937.64 and 11,710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,292.76, 61,937.64 and 11,710.48 is: 17,565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,292.76 : 61,937.64 = 11,710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,292.76/61,937.64 = 11,710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,292.76x = 61,937.64 × 11,710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,292.76x = 725,319,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,319,494.47/41,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.29

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