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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,325.52, 61,987.14 and 15,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,325.52, 61,987.14 and 15,030.76 is: 22,545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,325.52 : 61,987.14 = 15,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,325.52/61,987.14 = 15,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,325.52x = 61,987.14 × 15,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,325.52x = 931,713,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,713,824.43/41,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.73

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