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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,313.98, 62,195.78 and 37,639.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,313.98, 62,195.78 and 37,639.82 is: 56,664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,313.98 : 62,195.78 = 37,639.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,313.98/62,195.78 = 37,639.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,313.98x = 62,195.78 × 37,639.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,313.98x = 2,341,037,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,037,963.96/41,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,664.55

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