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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,307.12, 61,974.72 and 15,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,307.12, 61,974.72 and 15,013.98 is: 22,526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,307.12 : 61,974.72 = 15,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,307.12/61,974.72 = 15,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,307.12x = 61,974.72 × 15,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,307.12x = 930,487,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,487,206.59/41,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,526.07

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