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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,307.62, 61,953.26 and 20,238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,307.62, 61,953.26 and 20,238.71 is: 30,354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,307.62 : 61,953.26 = 20,238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,307.62/61,953.26 = 20,238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,307.62x = 61,953.26 × 20,238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,307.62x = 1,253,853,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,853,651.73/41,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,354.06

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