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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,332.84, 61,997.04 and 24,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,332.84, 61,997.04 and 24,245.24 is: 36,366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,332.84 : 61,997.04 = 24,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,332.84/61,997.04 = 24,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,332.84x = 61,997.04 × 24,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,332.84x = 1,503,133,114.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,133,114.09/41,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,366.56

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