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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,294.73, 61,944.44 and 11,710.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,294.73, 61,944.44 and 11,710.22 is: 17,565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,294.73 : 61,944.44 = 11,710.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,294.73/61,944.44 = 11,710.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,294.73x = 61,944.44 × 11,710.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,294.73x = 725,382,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,382,651.90/41,294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.99

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