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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,322.48, 61,991.70 and 17,629.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,322.48, 61,991.70 and 17,629.62 is: 26,447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,322.48 : 61,991.70 = 17,629.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,322.48/61,991.70 = 17,629.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,322.48x = 61,991.70 × 17,629.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,322.48x = 1,092,890,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,890,114.15/41,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,447.83

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