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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,304.03, 61,954.98 and 11,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,304.03, 61,954.98 and 11,721.88 is: 17,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,304.03 : 61,954.98 = 11,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,304.03/61,954.98 = 11,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,304.03x = 61,954.98 × 11,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,304.03x = 726,228,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,228,840.96/41,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,582.52

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