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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,297.27, 61,970.40 and 15,004.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,297.27, 61,970.40 and 15,004.07 is: 22,515.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,297.27 : 61,970.40 = 15,004.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,297.27/61,970.40 = 15,004.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,297.27x = 61,970.40 × 15,004.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,297.27x = 929,807,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,807,909.68/41,297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.00

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